PLANTS
What is photosynthesis?
Give 3 specific examples of man made structures.
My house, Eiffel Tower, Ryerson Heights, the mall, etc.
Fill in the blank. A force is a ____ or a ____ that causes an object to move.
A force is a push or a pull that causes an object to move.
Name at least 3 things that could make up organic matter?
Rocks, leafs, bones, sticks, animal feces, etc.
What is the first thing you should you do if someone spills something in the science lab?
Tell a teacher
Identify 3 environmental conditions that may threaten plant survival.
Extreme heat, extreme cold, floods, droughts, changes in habitat because of human activities, etc.
What is the difference between "strength" and "stability"
"Strength" is how strong something (like a structure) is VERSUS "stability" is the likelihood that something (like a structure) is not going to fall over.
Name at least 4 of the types of forces we talked about this year.
Gravity, magnetism, static electricity, friction, muscular AND buoyancy.
What is compost?
Decaying organic matter that breaks down to create fertilizer.
What is the Science tool we use to see really really small things. (Hint: NOT a magnifying glass)
Microscope
Describe 2 ways in which plants and animals depend on each other.
Animals help to spread seeds; plants provide food for energy; animals provide manure to fertilize the soil; plants need the dioxide that animals breathe out; animals need the oxygen that plants put into the air; etc.
Fill in the blanks. A structure is something that has a _____, _____, _____ and can hold a _____.
A structure is something that has a size, shape, purpose and can hold a load.
Describe 3 ways in which you use forces in your everyday life.
Pushing a door; holding a paper to the board with a magnet; pulling a toy; writing on paper; walking; etc.
Why are some soils really fine (small pieces) and some are larger (big pieces)?
The organic matter has decomposed more in soil that is really fine.
What is the name of the person of which we sometimes watch Science experiment videos? Mystery _____.
Doug
Name 4 major parts of a plant.
Root, stem, leaf, flower, stamen, pistil, seed, fruit
Name 3 animal or natural made structures.
Beehive, a tree, a mountain, bird's nest, etc.
Describe the difference between "landslide" and "erosion"
"Landslide" is when rocks and other organic matter cause a part of the land to slide. "Erosion" is when water, wind or other natural agents cause something (like rocks) to break down.
What colour is soil?
Answers may vary.
What are the 4 main topics we have talked about this year?
Plants, Structures, Forces, & Structures.
Sing the plant song.
Roots, stem, leafs, flower. Need sun and air and a little rainshower.
What is the difference between "flexibility" and "durability"
"Flexibility" is being able to bend something without it breaking is VERSUS "durability" is something being able to withstand wear.
What is a load? Give 2 examples
Something that adds weight to a structure. For example, a person in a car or a book on a desk.
What does it mean when something is "decomposing"?
When something is decaying or breaking down.
What is the largest known land animal?
Elephant