Life Science
Physical Changes
Electricity/Magnetism
Inheiritance
Classification
100
The difference between constructive and destructive processes
What is Constructive processes build up Earth's surface by adding material, such as through deposition, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation.
What is Destructive processes break down Earth's surface through erosion, weathering, and natural disasters like earthquakes.
100
A physical change
What is a change in the form or appearance of a substance without changing its chemical composition.
100
What materials can a magnetic field pass through?
What is A magnetic field can pass through materials like paper, glass, and thin plastic, but it may be blocked or weakened by thick metals like iron and steel.
100
What is an instinct? What is a learned behavior?
An instinct is a behavior an animal is born with. It happens automatically and doesn’t need to be taught. A learned behavior is something an animal learns by watching, practicing, or being taught.
100
What is a seed-producing plant? What is a non-seed-producing plant?
A seed-producing plant makes seeds to grow new plants. A non-seed-producing plant does not make seeds. It uses spores to grow.
200
Analyze how erosion and deposition work together to form a delta
What is analyze how erosion and deposition work together to form a delta
200
a way to separate a mixture of sand and iron filings
What is Salt dissolves in water by breaking into smaller particles (ions) that spread throughout the liquid.
200
How does the thickness of a material affect the strength of a magnetic field?
As the thickness of a material increases, the strength of the magnetic field may weaken. This is because the field has to travel through more material, and certain materials, especially metals, may interfere with the magnetic force more than others.
200
What is one way that an instinct is different from a learned behavior? What is one way they are similar?
Instincts and learned behaviors are different because instincts are automatic, but learned behaviors are taught. They are similar because both help animals survive.
200
How can we tell the difference between a seed plant and a non-seed plant just by looking at them or researching?
We can look at how the plant reproduces. If it makes flowers, fruits, or cones, it’s a seed plant. If it has tiny dots (spores) on the bottom of leaves, it is a non-seed plant like a fern or moss.
300
Construct an argument using scientific evidence to explain how a volcanic eruption can lead to both constructive and destructive changes to Earth's surface over time.
What is a volcanic eruption can be destructive because lava flows, ash clouds, and pyroclastic flows destroy ecosystems, homes, and landscapes. However, over time, the cooling lava hardens and creates new landforms, such as islands, mountains, or rich volcanic soil that supports plant growth.
300
The way salt acts when it dissolves in water
What is, it breaks into smaller pieces that spread though the liquid.
300
Design an experiment to test how different materials affect the strength of a magnetic field.
Place the magnet on one side of the material and the paper clip or iron filings on the other.
Gradually increase the distance between the magnet and the object, recording when the object no longer moves. Repeat with different materials and thicknesses.
300
Why do animals need both instincts and learned behaviors to survive in their environment?
Animals need instincts to help them survive from birth and they need learned behaviors to adapt to changes and learn from experience
300
Why is it helpful for scientists to sort animals into groups like vertebrates and invertebrates?
Sorting animals helps scientists organize information and understand how animals are alike and different.
It also helps us study animals’ body structures, behaviors, and how they survive.
400
If you were a city planner, what questions would you ask to determine the best technology to use in reducing the impact of coastal erosion?
What is What areas are most at risk for coastal erosion?
What natural and man-made factors contribute to erosion? What technologies (e.g., seawalls, beach nourishment, artificial reefs) are most effective in similar environments?
400
Design and experiment where you mix flour and water, then let the water evaporate.
What is The flour remains after the water evaporates, showing that it was not chemically changed, only physically mixed with the water. This confirms that a physical change does not alter the substance's chemical identity.
400
Why do we need electricity for an electromagnet to work?
Electricity creates a magnetic field, which makes the magnet work.
400
Create an interview with a zookeeper, wildlife expert, or pet owner. Include at least 3 questions about animal instincts and 3 about learned behaviors. Afterward, explain how the answers help you compare and contrast the two types of behavior.
Instincts
What is a behavior your animal does without being taught? Are all animals of that species born with the same behavior? How does that behavior help the animal survive?
Learned Behaviors
What is something you taught your animal to do?How long did it take the animal to learn it? What tools or techniques helped with training?
400
Create a model (chart, poster, or slideshow) that shows how animals are sorted into vertebrates and invertebrates, and how vertebrates are sorted into 5 groups. Explain your choices.
I sorted animals into two big groups first: vertebrates and invertebrates. Then I looked at the vertebrates and sorted them again based on body features. For example: A frog goes in amphibians because it has moist skin and lives on land and water. A parrot goes in birds because it has feathers and lays eggs. A spider is an invertebrate because it does not have a backbone.
500
If you were a city planner how would you evaluate the effectiveness of different solutions?
Compare before-and-after images using satellite data.
Measure changes in coastline over time.
Assess costs, environmental impact, and long-term sustainability of solutions.
500
Develop a step-by-step procedure for separating a mixture containing sand, salt, and iron filings
Step 1: Use a magnet to remove the iron filings (magnetism).
Step 2: Add water to the sand and salt mixture. The salt will dissolve while the sand remains.
Step 3: Use filtration to separate the sand from the saltwater solution.
Step 4: Evaporate the water to retrieve the salt.
500
Analyze experimental results and develop a conclusion about the relationship between material type, thickness, and magnetic field strength.
What is The experiment likely shows that non-magnetic materials like paper, glass, and thin wood allow magnetic fields to pass through easily, while thicker materials or certain metals weaken or block the field. Thicker layers tend to reduce the field's strength more than thinner ones.
500
Create a model (chart, poster, or slideshow) that shows how animals are sorted into vertebrates and invertebrates, and how vertebrates are sorted into 5 groups.
A frog goes in amphibians because it has moist skin and lives on land and water. A parrot goes in birds because it has feathers and lays eggs. A spider is an invertebrate because it does not have a backbone.
500
Create a chart that compares the physical traits of a child and their parent(s). Label each trait as inherited or acquired. Then, explain how knowing which traits are inherited helps scientists or doctors learn about health and development.
Animal
Backbone?
Group Type
Vertebrate Group
Spider
No
Invertebrate
Dog
Yes
Vertebrate
Mammal
Goldfish
Yes
Vertebrate
Fish
Parrot
Yes
Vertebrate
Bird
Frog
Yes
Vertebrate
Amphibian
Lizard
Yes
Vertebrate
Reptile
Octopus
No
Invertebrate
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