Body Parts 1
Explain what a joint is
A joint is the moving place where bones meet.
This is the colored part of the eye.
Iris
This is the specific form or shape of something
Structure
Why do astronauts get a little bit taller while in space?
Since there is no gravity pulling astronauts down, their bodies stretch out, making them slightly taller. (I need to spend some time in space so I can also get a little taller)
A part of the body that attaches to bones and allows the body to move.
Muscles.
What is the pupil?
The pupil is the center of our eye. It looks black, but it's actually clear. Its job is to let light into our eyes so we can see.
When an animal can blend in with its surroundings, scientists call this adaptation...
Camouflage
How could scientists tell that a skull came from a reptile/reptile like animal?
Scientists noticed holes in the skulls of reptiles, therefore leading them to believe dinosaurs looked like big lizards.
What is a tendon?
A tendon is a "string" that connects muscles together and allows them to move at a joint.
When we completed our Pupil Card lab, we used an index card to act as the _______ in our model.
Retina
Give one example of an adaptation.
-A giraffe has a long neck to get leaves from trees
-Bears have thick fur to keep them warm
-Camels store fat in humps
-Camoflauge to hide from predators
Scientists use the process of _____________ to combine dog breeds, and also use this process to grow larger fruits and vegetables, as well as different colors and flavors.
Selection.
Give 3 examples of joints in our bodies/animal bodies.
Why does your pupil get larger when the room is dark?
Your pupil get larger when the room is dark because the pupil wants to let as much light in as possible!
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This sea animal we read about lets out a "snot like goo" when predators try to eat it. What is the name of this fish?
Hagfish
Give one reason why animals live in groups.
To keep safe from predators, to eat, and to survive.
Explain why having bones in our bodies is important.
Bones give us shape and structure. Without bones, we'd be a pile of muscle and skin.
The clear layer over the front of the eye.
Cornea
Explain how any adaptation of the frogfish helps it capture and eat prey.
-The frogfish uses its lure to attract prey
-The frogfish uses camouflage to hide from prey
-The frogfish has a stretchy mouth to swallow food whole
These types of clouds are fluffy, cotton-like clouds that will NOT produce rain.
Cumulus clouds.