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Why does a deer have antlers?
A deer has antlers to protect themselves.
What is something that you learned this trimester in science about animals, organisms or plants?
The student provides an appropriate [correct] answer.
What are three [3] things that plants need to grow?
Three [3] things that plants need to grow are:
**sunlight
**nutrients
**water
Name an external organ of a person? What sense is this organ related to? [How does this organ help us with our senses?...how does this organ help us survive?]
The external organs of our body are eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin. We can see these organs. These external organs are our sense organs. Sense organs are important parts of our body because they tell us about our surroundings.
DAILY DOUBLE: When a Contestant chooses a clue that is a Daily Double, before the clue is read, the Contestant must decide how much money they are going to wager (you cannot wager more than you have, and it must be in units of $200.) If the response is correct, the Contestant is awarded the amount wagered. ...Question to follow:
Question: What organism helps with pollination?
Answer: Bees help with pollination.
Fast fact: As they gather pollen and nectar to return to their hives, bees transfer pollen from one flower to another. This initiates the plant pollination process.
Name an internal organ a human has. How does this organ help a person survive?
An internal organ that a human has is:
**student correctly names an internal organ and tells how this organ helps a person survive.
One example: heart - pumps blood around your body.
Why do birds have colorful feathers?
Bird have colorful feathers to attract a mate.
What is something that you learned in this animal / plant unit? Why was what you learned important?
The student answers appropriately telling one [1] thing that they learned about in this animal / plant unit; and the students tells the importance of what they learned.
Leaves on a geranium plant started turning yellow and falling off the plant. Why may these leaves be yellow and falling off the plant? [must give at least 2 answers].
1.] The leaves may turn yellow and fall off the plant because of not having enough water [the soil is too dry].
2.] The leaves may turn yellow and fall off the plant because too much water.
3.] The leaves may turn yellow because of excessive heat or hot weather.
4.] The leaves may turn yellow because of disease.
5.] The leaves may turn yellow because there is not enough sunlight.
Tell one [1] thing that you are looking forward to when you complete the squid dissection.
The student gives one [1] example of something that they are looking forward to when completing the squid dissection.
For example:
**learn more about the internal organs of a squid.
**find the ink sac of the squid.
**complete the task of cutting open a squid.
**the student will give an appropriate answer.
Polar bears have special features such as thick layers of fur and fat, claws and the fact that they are white and blend into their environment.
What is the vocabulary word for a change or the process of change by which a plant or animal [an organism] becomes better suited and is able to survive in its environment?
Answer is adaptation.
DAILY DOUBLE: When a Contestant chooses a clue that is a Daily Double, before the clue is read, the Contestant must decide how much money they are going to wager (you cannot wager more than you have, and it must be in units of $200.) If the response is correct, the Contestant is awarded the amount wagered. ...Question to follow:
Question: What is pollen?
Pollen is a fine powder produced by certain plants. During the spring, summer, and fall seasons, it is released into the air and picked up by the wind. The wind carries it to other plants so they can make seeds. But while it's traveling in the wind, pollen gets into the air we breathe. Many people are allergic to it, including people who have asthma. When they breathe in pollen, it can trigger their asthma symptoms.
Note: the student may answer in general or simplistic form; but, the student's answer must include that pollen helps plants make flowers.
What is the function of leaves for a tree or plant?
The function of leaves for a tree or plant is to make food or provide oxygen.
How do adaptations help animals survive?
Example of a student answer: Adaptation can protect animals from predators or from harsh weather. Many birds can hide in the tall grass and weeds and insects can change their colour to blend into the surroundings. This makes it difficult for predators to seek them out for food.
[The student answers with an appropriate answer].
Why do plants have roots?
1.] Roots hold the plant in the soil [ground].
2.] Roots get water and nutrients from the soil [ground].
What adaptation of a sea turtle helps them become awesome swimmers?
Although most sea turtles swim slowly, these awesome swimmers can move faster when they need to. Sea turtles have shells that are shaped to make them move faster through the water. Their four flippers (two front and two back) help them swim and move them along like a paddle. Sea turtles are also very good divers.
What is the name of the process that plants use to turn sunlight into food and energy?
The name of the process that plants use to turn sunlight into food and energy is called photosynthesis.
When it’s cold out, I like to wear a sweatshirt to keep warm. Is wearing a sweatshirt an adaptation? Why or why not?
No, wearing a sweatshirt is not an adaptation. A sweatshirt is not a part of your body. A sweatshirt is not something that is a part of you.
Why do giraffes have long necks?
Giraffes have long necks so that they can reach food in trees.
Identify 2 adaptations of a sea turtle.
Although most sea turtles swim slowly, these awesome swimmers can move faster when they need to. Sea turtles have shells that are shaped to make them move faster through the water. Their four flippers (two front and two back) help them swim and move them along like a paddle. Sea turtles are also very good divers.
Identify 2 adaptations of a land turtle.
Adaptations:
What are two [2] things that polar bears have that help them survive in their environment?
Two [2] things that polar bears have that help them survive in their environment are:
What are nutrients and why are they important to plants or animals?
Nutrients are chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health. Examples include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
[In the student answer, the student gets the "gist" of what nutrients are and why they are important to plants or animals.]
How do bees help plants continue to grow?
Bees help plants continue to grow by they use the process of pollination. Bees transfer tiny little grains of pollen from the flower of one plant to the flower of another of the same kind of plant. Transferring this pollen helps the flowers to continue to grow.
In the Spring, Ms. Gross plants white Cosmos and red Zinnias. At the end of July, she notices that there are many more plants with red Zinnia flowers than white Cosmos flowers. Why did this occur?
The plants with the red Zinnia's attracted more bees, which carried pollen to other flowers.