🌱 PLANTS & ANIMALS
What do plants need from the Sun to help them grow?
Sunlight
What planet do we live on?
Earth
What instrument measures temperature?
Thermometer
What are the three common states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
What do scientists use to make observations?
Their senses and tools.
What part of a plant takes in water from the soil?
Roots
What star gives Earth light and heat?
The Sun
What do we call moving air?
Wind
What state of matter keeps its own shape?
Solid
What is a prediction?
A statement about what you think will happen.
What do animals need to survive?
Food, Water, Air, Shelter
What causes day and night?
Earth's Rotation
What instrument measures rainfall?
Rain gauge
What happens when ice melts?
It changes from a solid into a liquid.
What is an observation?
Information gathered about using your senses or tools
What is the job of a plant's leaves?
They help the plant make food
What causes the Moon to appear to change shape during the month?
We see different amounts of the Moon's sunlit side as the Moon orbits Earth.
What happens to water when it gets very cold?
It turns into ice
What is energy?
The ability to cause change or do work
Why do scientists conduct experiments?
To test ideas and answer questions.
Why are plants important to animals?
Plants provide food and oxygen and can provide shelter.
What is the difference between a planet and a star?
A star produces its own light, while a planet does not.
What happens to water when it is heated enough?
It changes into water vapor.
What happens to water when it boils?
Liquid water changes into a gas called water vapor.
Why is it important to record data during an experiment?
So scientists can study the results and use the information to draw conclusions.