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4th Grade Science
4th Grade Science
What hunts a prey animal?
a predator
what rotates around the earth
the moon
What does it mean to observe?
To use your five senses to learn about the world around you.
Is magnetism is a force?
Yes magnetism is a non touching force.
what a variation is in organisms?
A variation is a difference such as haircolor, eyecolor, or even height and weight.
What force pulls objects towards earth?
gravity
how many weeks are in a year
52 weeks
What are the parts of a plant?
Roots - Stem - Leaves - Flower
What is the difference between a magnet attracting and repelling?
A magnet can attract (pull) or repel (push) certain types of metals.
Name the 5 senses
Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Touching, Tasting
Give an example of a touching force.
Pushing a stroller, throwing a ball, Pulling a book out of your backpack etc...
What is at the center of our solar system?
the Sun
What is the name of the process that plants make their food?
photosynthesis
What type of force is gravity?
Gravity is a non touching force. It pulls on objects without touching them. As Sir Isaac Newton said, "What goes up, must come down."
What are forces in a chain reaction? Give an example.
These are touching forces-when one force causes another force to happen. Like Dominoes...
365 days
What major change do bullfrogs go through in their life cycle?
Metamorphosis
How do I know an organism goes through METAMORPHOSIS?
They way they MOVE changes.
Their HABITAT changes.
What they EAT changes.
What is a habitat?
A habitat is the natural home or environment where a plant, animal, or other organism lives. It provides everything the organism needs to survive, including food, water, shelter, and space. Habitats can be large, like a forest or an ocean, or small, such as under a single rock.
What is a prey animal?
An animal that is hunted by other animals
What life cycle stage is not shown in most life cycle models?
Death. Death stops the life cycle not allowing it to continue.
when does BIRTH occur for an Eastern Bluebird?
When the chick HATCHES from the egg.
Why are some flamingoes pink even though their parents are gray?
Some are pink because they live in an environment where they eat shrimp. When a flamingo eats fish it stays gray but when it eats shrimp the feathers change to pink. This shows that sometimes the ENVIRONMENT we live in can affect our traits.
Why do some organisms lay many eggs at a time?
Having many babies or laying many eggs makes sure the life cycle continues. Some animals like mice have many babies because they are at the bottom of a food chain.
what are inherited traits?
They are traits that are passed down by parents, grantparents, and generations before them.
When does BIRTH occur for plants?
When the root comes out of the seed.
What part of an animals life cycle allows the life cycle to continue.
Reproduction. When adults organisms reproduce, the life cycle can continue on.
what is an inference?
a conclusion reached using evidence and reasoning. For example I can infer based on data that I collected.
When does BIRTH occur for a bullfrog or a chicken?
Birth occurs when the offspring HATCHES from the egg.
What are genes?
Genes are instructions that are part of our genetic code. You inherit some genes from your mother and some genes from your father.