Literature
When two things are compared using the words "like" or "as".
Simile
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6 sides
In 1492, who landed in San Salvador?
Christopher Columbus
After you chew your food and swallow, your food goes down your ____________ and into your stomach.
esophagus
What is the Japanese word for "egg"?
Tamago
Name the parts of a persuasive essay.
Introduction, 3 main points, counter-argument, and conclusion.
84 x 2 = ____
8,192
What is "slash-and-burn"?
When the Native Americans would cut down trees and clear room for crops.
Vascular plants have vessels that are similar to ___________, just like the human body.
arteries or veins
What is the 5th planet from the sun?
Jupiter
In the robot story in Treasures, which animals were the robots modeled after? (Give 2 examples)
Lobsters, cockroach, and scorpions.
Cory went to a garage sale and bought 5 books for $1.75 each. He handed the cashier $10.00. How much change will Cory get back?
Cory will get $1.25 in change.
Name the two Native American Confederacies
Creek and Iroquois
Green leaves of plants produce ___________.
sugar
Spelling word from Ms.Bobbie.
Palentologist
Define "adverb".
A describing word that modifies a verb (ex: quickly running)
9, __ , __ , 18, __ , 24
9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24
Who were the first indigenous people that welcomed the European explorers?
The Taino
This is the process by which scientists identify and organize objects and organisms, such as plants.
Classification
Define "tax".
Required portion of income earned to fund other things.
Write down an example of a metaphor.
(Any figure of speech comparing two things without using the words "like" or "as".)
The tool used to measure angles is called a ____________.
Protractor
What was the name of the Inca leader who defeated the Chancas, whose name literally means "earth shaker"?
Pachacuti
These are the hollow cells of a plant that transport water and minerals to the plant cells. When these cells are old, they are also known as "wood".
Xylem cells
What was Mr.Jacob's weirdest pet?
Llama