Life Systems
Name the five things plants need to survive.
Name three types of natural forces - otherwise known as "forces of nature".
Possible answers: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Soil Erosion, Landslides, Tsunamis, Hail, Blizzards, etc.
Name three examples of natural structures.
Possible answers: Bee hive, Bird's nests, Beaver dams, Spider web, etc.
What are two items that are ideal to compost and two items that are not suitable for compost?
Not Suitable: Raw meat, Pet waste, Plastic, Food wrappers, etc.
Who is the BEST science teacher ever?
Ms. Glencross - Just kidding!
Name the six different habitats.
Answer: Desert, Tundra, Ocean, Wetland, Forest, and Rainforest
Provide two examples of natural light sources.
Possible answers: Sunshine, Moonlight, Stars, Fireflies, etc.
Name three examples of built structures.
Name the three rock types.
Sedimentary, Igneous, and Metamorphic.
What is Ms. Glencross' favourite colour?
Yellow
What are the four stages of a plant's life cycle?
Seed -> Sprout -> Seedling -> Plant
Provide three examples of artificial light sources.
Possible answers: Cellphones, Laptops/Computers, Lightbulbs, Televisions, Streetlights, Lamps, etc.
What are the six simple machines?
Provide three examples of items that we use in daily life that are made of rocks and minerals.
Water, Bubly, or Coffee - all acceptable answers!
Provide an example of a food chain.
Possible example: Sunlight -> Grass -> Grasshopper -> Bird -> Fox
What are three things you can use to protect yourself from the impact of forces?
Possible answers: Helmet, Seatbelt, Hard Hat, Knee pads/Elbow pads, Airbags, etc.
__________ machines are made of two or more simple machines.
Complex machines
__________ are the preserved remains of plants and animals that were once living on Earth.
Fossils
How many different classes does Ms. Glencross teach?
Nine! - All Kindergarten Classes, Two Grade 1 Classes, One Grade 2 Class, and Grade 3/4. :)
What is an adaptation? Provide an example of either an animal or plant adaptation.
Answer: An adaptation is a trait or characteristic that a plant or animal develops to help them survive in their environment.
For example: Polar bears have white fur to blend into their environment, which helps them to hunt without being spotted by prey.
___________ is the force that acts on objects that rub against each other. Bonus points if you can provide an example!
Friction. Possible examples: Creating a fire, or brakes on a car or bike.
What is the difference between linear and rotary motion?
Linear motion: movement that occurs in a straight line.
Rotary motion: movement that occurs in a circular path.
Name the three particles that make up soil.
Silt, Sand, and Clay.
What is the name of Ms. Glencross' cat?
Ozzy!