WHAT IS SCIENCE?
What is the step-by-step process scientists use to learn new things?
scientific method
to reproduce
What do we call the animals with backbone?
Vertebrates
No mammal has more than two limbs?
FALSE
What can you use to protect your eyes in an experiment?
googles
What do all living things depend on?
Plants
Instead of skin, what covering do fish have?
scales
All birds make nests in trees.
FALSE
What do we call animals that have a backbone?
Vertebrates
What does a baby plant depend on until it breaks through the soil and has leaves?
stored food
When a reptile can blend in with its surroundings, what is that called?
Camouflage
Once a seedling comes out of the soil, it starts making its own food instead of using the food stored in the seed.
TRUE
Why does scientist repeat the same experiment many times?
to see if the results are consistent/stay the same
Why does the baby plant's tiny root grow downward?
to get water and minerals from the soil
What are the five classes of vertebrates?
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Mammals
Birds
Fish are cold-blooded, which means they cannot produce their own body heat. Instead, they rely on the sun’s warmth to stay warm.
TRUE
What are the steps of scientific method?
1. Observe and ask questions.
2. Form a hypothesis.
3. Experiment and gather data.
4. Study data and reach conclusions.
What are the things that seed need to sprout and grow?
Water
Sunlight
Air
Insects have hard outer coverings called exoskeletons.
true
Birds use their beaks to eat, groom, build nests, and protect themselves.
TRUE