Nouns 1
One of two long, thin feelers on the head of many insects and some animals such as lobsters.
The beetle moved one __________________ to the left when Sam touched it.
antenna
a large, rounded rock that is resting on or in the ground
On our hike, we followed the trail past a _______________ as big as a car.
boulder
an object with moving parts that is used to do certain kinds of work.
After we waxed the floor by hand, Jerome used a _____________ to polish it.
machine
How many planets are in our solar system?
8 (Pluto is not considered a planet at this time)
to stay in a steady position without falling
The acrobat _______________ carefully on her partner's shoulders.
balanced
a surface, a line, or a piece of land that is higher at one point than at another.
This ski ____________ is too steep for beginners.
slope
A metal rod or wire used to send and receive radio and television messages.
Let's pull out the _____________ on the radio to hear the radio station more clearly.
antenna
a large object in space that moves in a regular path around the sun or some other star
The rings around the ________________ Saturn are made up of many pieces of ice.
planet
How could I balance a book with my body?
Put it on my head/hand/feet/etc without dropping it.
to lie at an angle
The land ______________ up a little here by the pond.
slopes
the state of being firm and steady
Tanya lost her ___________ on the diving board and fell into the pool.
balance
A steep, high rock face with a sharp drop to the ground below.
From the top of the ________, the hunters watched the buffalo far below.
cliff
the part of the body that can be stretched or tightened to make the body move.
The day after we ran around the track, my leg ___________ were sore.
muscles
A car mainly uses its motor to...
move
to hold something in a steady position without letting it fall
The seal ______________ a large ball on its nose.
balanced
the place where two parts meet or come together
The elbow is the ___________ where the upper arm and lower arm connect.
joint
an object that provides the power to make something move or do work.
Dad started the ______________ on the boat by pulling on the cord.
motor
What do insects use their anntenae for?
They use them to smell or feel/touch things
What is one joint people have in their bodies?
Elbow, neck, fingers, knee, shoulder, etc. There are about 360 joints in the human body!
Where do I see land slope up/down?
A hill, a park, a field, a ski slope, a desert (dune), a mountain
Where could I find a cliff?
In the mountains, at the coast, near a beach, maybe in a forest
What is a sport that requires good balance?
Gymnastics, acrobats, biking
What do people use their muscles to do?
Walk, run, jump, stand up, smile, frown, etc.
Is a slope always steep?
No. Some slopes are gentle/gradual (not steep)
Is a cliff always steep?
Yes!