Place Value & Operations
Evaluate and show the steps: (7+10)−(5×3)
17-15=2
On a number line, which is greater: 1/7 or 5/7 and how do you know?
5/7 is greater because it is to the right of 1/7 on the number line, farther from zero.
A cube has side length 9 cm. What is its volume? Show the formula and steps.
V=LxWxH all dimensions of a cube are the same so 9x9x9 = 81x9 = 729 cubic cm
This is a trait passed from parent to child, like eye color or body shape.
Hereditary traits (inherited traits).
The earth’s crust is broken into these large pieces.
Tectonic plates.
What is the product 15×24
360
Shae read 5/12 of a book, Benitez read7/8. Compare 5/12 and 7/8 to 1/2 and write a correct comparison sentence.
5/12<1/2<7/8 or 7/8>1/2>5/12
Kenzo calculated the volume of a rectangular prism by adding dimensions 4+3+5=12. Explain the mistake and write the correct calculation for volume.
You are supposed to multiply the three dimensions together, not add them. 4x3x5 = 12x5 = 60 cubic units
Name one example of a learned behavior and one example of an instinct.
Examples - Learned behavior: bears looking in trash cans for food. Instinct: birds migrating.
What instrument is used to detect movement of the earth and is useful for finding earthquakes?
Seismographs
Evaluate: 40−(15÷3)×3 and explain the order of operations you used.
40-5x3 = 40-15 = 25
Compute and show work: 3/5−1/3=n. What is n?
3/5=9/15 and 1/3=5/15, 9/15-5/15=4/15 so n is 4/15
Convert weight: Baby weighs 7 lb 6 oz. Using 16 oz=1 lb, what is the total weight in ounces? Show steps.
7 lbs x 16 oz per pound = 112 oz + the other 6 oz = 118 oz The baby weighs 118 ounces.
These tiny units make up all living things and carry out life functions.
Cells
Name two forces that can be both constructive and destructive.
Wind, volcanoes, water, and earthquake power (any two of these).
Which equals 67,300 when multiplied by 67.3? Choose from 10^2,10^3,10^4,10^5 and explain why.
10^3 because the decimal point moves 3 places.
Convert and choose: Which is correct for 837÷1,000? Options: 837,000; 8,370; 0.00837; 0.837. Explain decimal place movement.
0.837 because the decimal moves 3 places since 1,000 has 3 zeros in it.
Find the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 2, 6, and 3 units. Show steps and units.
V=LxWxH 2x6x3 = 12x3 = 36 cubic units
List the five groups of vertebrates and give one distinguishing feature for any two of them.
Mammal (fur, mothers produce milk, live birth, warm-blooded); Bird (feathers, lays eggs, warm-blooded); Reptile (scaly skin, lays eggs, cold-blooded); Fish (scales, lays eggs, cold-blooded); Amphibian (lays eggs, metamorphosis, cold-blooded). Any two features as above.
How can volcanoes be constructive?
When lava hardens it forms new land formations, so volcanoes can create new land (constructive).
The store has 1,637 markers to divide equally among 13 classrooms. How many markers remain (the remainder) to donate to the front office? Show the division and remainder.
125 r.12 so 12 are donated to the front office
Give 3 fractions equivalent to 1/2.
any fraction where the numerator on top is half the denominator on the bottom.
If 1 pound = 16 ounces, how ounces are equal to 5 pounds?
5 x 16 = 80 ounces
Explain how an animal’s environment can influence its behavior and temperament; give one example.
An animal raised in a loving, calm environment will likely be calm and loving, whereas an animal raised in an aggressive environment will become more aggressive and mean. Example: baby animal temperament influenced by environment.
Explain how satellite images help with hurricanes.
Satellite images help us know where hurricanes could cause damage by showing the current estimate path and potential impact areas.