Vocabulary
word meaning "to direct something"
control
Which is the biggest?
a. cell
b. gene
c. chromosome
d. DNA molecule
a. cell
Why is detergent used in the procedure?
a. it allows the DNA to stretch
b. it keeps the glass containers clean
c. it breaks down the cell membranes
d. it separates the alcohol from the pea mixture
c- it breaks down the cell membranes
What does the I in the acronym PIE stand for when talking about authors purpose?
Inform
How many ELD teachers are there at Rogers High School?
6
Word meaning to get things from family who lived before us
inherit
Which of these do you normally find in a science article?
a. characters and a setting
b. personal events about the authors life
c. ideas and facts about the natural world
d. a story with a beginning, middle, and end
c- ideas and facts about the natural world
DNA raises to the top of the pea mixture when:
a. alcohol is added to the mixture
b. the mixture is blended at high speed
c. meat tenderizer is added to the mixture
d. the mixture is poured through a strainer
a- alcohol is added to the mixture
What is the authors purpose of writing a science procedure?
to explain a process
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Fill in the blank: My mom's eyes are ________ because they have flecks of gold in them.
unique
What is probably true about a boy with blue eyes and red hair?
a. he received dominant genes from his father
b. he received recessive genes from his mother
c. he received two sets of dominant genes from his parents
d. He received two sets of recessive genes from his parents
d- he received two sets of recessive genes from his parents
a. control enzymes
b. free DNA from cells
c. connect DNA molecules together
d. use meat tenderizer to cook peas
b- free DNA from cells
What is the authors purpose of writing a science article?
to inform/share information
What is Mrs. Lefebvre's daughters name?
Iggy
the word trait means
a feature or characteristic
If a section has a head that is a question, that means:
a. the section explains the answer to the question
b. the author does not know the answer to the question
c. you have to look at a diagram to answer the question
d. the section is more important than others without a question in the section head
a- it explains the answer to the question
How did the author organize the text in this science procedure?
a. in steps
b. in an outline
c. in order of importance
d. as questions followed by answers
a- in steps
The heading tells the reader where to look for specific information
Which ELD teacher lives the closest to Mrs. Espinoza?
Mrs. Hartwell
Use the word transmit in a sentence
ANSWERS WILL VARY
Which of these helps organize a science article?
a. facts
b. heads
c. key terms
d. coded information
b- heads
To accomplish his or her purpose, the writer of a science procedure usually includes:
a. list of questions and answers
b. a table of contents and chapters
c. a photo of the scientist and a story about their life
d. a goal, list of materials, and a set of steps to follow
d- a goal, list of materials, and a set of steps to follow
What does the WHOLE acronym PIE stand for?
persuade, inform, entertain
What day is Mrs. Espinoza's baby set to arrive?
March 12th