Diggin' Dirt
What is one natural process that creates dirt?
weathering/erosion (breaking up rock) from wind, water, temperature rising and falling
trees/plants' roots breaking up rock
What is the lesson taught in Sia and the Spider?
You should not be greedy. You should be thankful.
Where do hippos like to spend most of their time?
In the water
What are the four seasons?
fall, winter, spring, and summer,
Who is the main character in the story "Running Shoes"?
Sophy
Why are we running out of usable soil for farming?
People are building houses, stores, roads on all the usable land
What does Sia know about that Spider wants?
The location of delicious food.
Hippos are one of the largest land _________________.
Mammals
What season is the grass so tall that pioneers got lost in it?
summer
What is the main character's dream/hope?
To get running shoes so she can go to school
What does the word organism mean?
anything living
What does Spider do when Sia shows him a food location?
He eats everything and doesn't say thank you.
How do mom hippos keep their babies safe? (what movements?)
Little shoves and bites
What are the tall yellow flowers called?
black eyed susan
What is the number man's job?
the number man visits villages/towns to count how many people live there (population/census)
Why is having fertile soil important?
Fertile soil allows plants to grow which give us crops and the plants also create oxygen which gives us air to breathe
How does Sia trick Spider?
How do male hippos fight for territory?
With their mouths open, using their teeth
What is created from snow in the spring?
The snow melts and creates ponds
What does the main character tell the teacher she wants to learn?
how to read
What does the word primitive mean?
simple, basic
How does the story end?
Spider apologizes to Sia and promises to not be greedy in the future.
What types of sounds can hippos make?
Ear-splitting wheeze honk, clicks, croaks, whines
What season do natural wild fires occur and what causes them?
fall and lightning
How does the main character show the boys that they shouldn't make fun of her or mess with her?
She challenges them to try and catch her, knowing that she is faster than them and that they won't be able to