Animals
Identify one reason why a snake might shed its skin
It has outgrown it, or it has a parasite and is trying to get rid of it
What are 2 key differences between Earth and all other planets in our Solar System?
It is the only planet with liquid water and thus is also the only planet with life
What is strange about the image on the retinas of our eye models?
It is upside down
What 2 ingredients are necessary to form a dough?
Flour and some kind of liquid
What is a "mosaic"?
An art form that uses small pieces of material to create a larger image
Why do animals' eyes seem to glow in the dark?
Their retina has a colored, reflective patch that shines in the darkness
Where are Pluto and most of the other dwarf planets located?
The Kuiper Belt
Why are nocturnal animals able to see in the dark better than humans?
They don't have a "white" of their eyes, which means there is more room for the iris and pupil. With more room, the pupil can dilate further and allow them to see more clearly in the dark
Traditionally, what two materials are most common in mosaic art?
Glass and ceramic
When and why do our eyes "dilate"?
In the darkness, so we can let more light into our eyes and see better
Why do sharks bite people if they don't intend to eat them?
They are curious and are using their mouths to explore something new, the same way a human baby would, since they don't have hands to pick things up
Identify 3 things that all Gas Giants have in common with each other
They are all large, made of gas, freezing, have rings, and are located past the asteroid belt
Label the 6 main parts of the eye
1. Iris
2. Cornea
3. Pupil
4. Whites of the eyes
5. Retina
6. Optic Nerve
What do the three arrows in the recycling symbol stand for?
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Identify one way you can reduce your negative impact on the Earth
Results may vary
What kind of rabbit can be found in desert, tundra, AND forest regions?
Cottontails
Why can't astronauts spit when they brush their teeth on the International Space Station?
Because the water/spit will float away in globs, since the lack of gravity makes things float, and water in space tends to stick to itself and to other objects
Why do individuals with albinism appear to have red eyes?
Their eyes are actually white/clear- what we are seeing is the red of the blood vessels at the back of the eye
What is the name of NASA's current moon-based mission? What is the ultimate goal of the mission?
Artemis; to establish a human colony on the Moon/Mars
Use Greek and Latin roots to break down the meaning of the word "bioluminessence"
"bio" means "life", "lumin" means "light" and "essence" means "the process of"; "bioluminessence" means "the process of life giving off light"
Name 2 physical features a creature in the Challenger Deep might (or might NOT) have. Explain why these features (or lack thereof) would be ideal
No eyes, feelers, glowing body parts - it is too dark to see
No bones, flat bodies- the pressure is so great, it would crush them otherwise
Name one food/drink item that is banned on the ISS and why
bread/chips- crumbs go everywhere and can clog the machines; pop/soda- carbonation causes wet burps
What would happen if you didn't have a cornea lens?
Dust and other debris would get into your pupil; you would only be able to see light and shadows
What major event occurred in Ms. D's family this past December?
Her sister had a baby and Ms. D became an aunt
What are the 3 criteria necessary for a celestial body to be considered a planet?
They must be spherical, revolve around the Sun, and have enough gravitational force to clear the area around their orbit