Idioms
What does clammed up mean?
What does ring a bell mean?
Sound familiar
Decomposer
An organism that gets its energy by breaking down dead organsims or waste such mushrooms and earthworms
Aquatic
An ecosystem in water
Every time I go out for dinner with you, I'm so embarrassed. You order enough food for two people and eat every bit of it. You're going to get very fat if you don't stop eating like a horse. What does eating like a horse mean?
The person eats a lot because they have a large appetite.
What does crocodile tears mean?
Pretending to be sad about something (crying fake tears)
What does two peas in a pod mean?
Two people or things are very similar to each other
Consumer
An organism that gets its energy by feeding on plants or animals - THEY CAN'T MAKE THIER OWN FOOD!
Terrestrial
An ecosystem on the land
No matter what we do or say, we can't get Annie to smile. She looks so unhappy since her best friend moved to another town. I guess it will take a while before she stops feeling blue. What does feeling blue mean?
To feel depressed or sad
What does speak of the devil mean?
Someone one has been talking about has unexpectedly appeared
What does apply of my eye mean?
Producer
Any organism that gets it energy by MAKING ITS OWN FOOD from sunlight or chemical in deep ocean vents.
Ecosystem
A place where all the living things interact with each other and the nonliving parts of an environment.
Tommy had everything ready to plant the Smith's new garden. He was impatient to begin. Since Tommy and the Smiths hadn't had a chance to discuss just when he could start the job, he would have to wait for Mr. or Mrs. Smith to give him the green light. What does give him the green light mean?
To give him permission to proceed or start.
What does a needle in a haystack mean?
Something that is almost impossible to find
What does crying over spilled milk mean?
There is no point in being upset over something that has already happened and cannot be changed
Organism
A complete living thing.
Biotic
The living parts of an ecosystem.
When I went to the beach last week, I dropped my contact lens in the sand. I searched and searched, but no luck! The tiny lens blended in so well with the sand I couldn't see it at all. I was looking for a needle in a haystack. What does a needle in a haystack mean?
Something that is impossible to find
What does beat around the bush mean?
Not giving a definite answer or position, not being straightforward
What does snowed under mean?
Very busy
Population
A group of organisms of the same species that live in the same area
Abiotic
The nonliving parts of an ecosystem
Miyako tried on her wedding gown. It looked wonderful! All the wedding plans were going very well, and their honeymoon in Hawaii was all arranged. She was on cloud nine. What does on cloud nine mean?
Extremely happy