Science Vocab
Cell
the smallest unit of life
What is a jury?
A group of people who listen to information during a trial to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent.
How did introducing the shield tax make English kings more powerful?
They no longer had to rely on nobles for soldiers as they could now raise and pay for their own armies.
Which plant structure takes in water and holds the plant in place?
Roots
How many kids does Mr. Swanson have?
1 (a girl named Elsie)
organ system
a group of organs that work together to carry out certain functions
What is a monarch?
A king or queen
In what way did Magna Carta change the monarchy in England?
It forced the king to respect the laws concerning certain rights of the nobles.
Is this an example of Tropism?
Leaves change color and fall in autumn.
YES / NO
No
How tall is Mr. Swanson
5'6"
Tissue
A group of similar cells joined together
What is a plague?
A highly contagious disease.
How did the introduction of trial by jury by Henry II help create a fairer legal system?
With a jury trial, a group of people considered the evidence and decided whether someone was innocent or guilty.
Is this an example of Tropism?
A plant leans toward sunlight.
YES / NO
Yes
Which animal uses sound to “see”?
Bat
Stimulus
A factor or condition that causes a response
What is a conqueoror?
A person who takes control of a territory after an invasion.
What was the Domesday book?
a list of English property owners and their possessions
Which structure helps animals in water take in oxygen?
Gills
What part of your body keeps growing even after you stop getting taller?
Ears and nose
Tropism
A plant’s growth or movement in response to a stimulus
What is an ancestor?
A relative who lived long ago.
What led to the murder of Thomas Becket?
Henry’s angry words were probably misunderstood, and this led to the death of Becket.
____ Organism
____ Tissue
____ Cell
____ Organ System
____ Organ
1 Cell
2 Tissue
3 Organ
4 Organ System
5 Organism
What college did Mr. Swanson go to?
Either Winona State, or St. Thomas (I have a degree from both)