What is Science?
How does science help us understand the place where we live?
It helps us learn about the world and how things work around us.
What is the vacuole’s role in the cell?
It stores food for the cell.
What do we call a group of organs that work together to do complex functions, like digestion or breathing?
A system
Which group of living things is made up of tiny, unicellular organisms that can only be seen with a microscope?
Bacteria
What is the first thing scientists do when they want to learn something new?
They make a hypothesis, or a question they want to test.
What does the cytoplasm do inside a cell?
The cytoplasm is a jelly-like substance that gives the cell its shape and holds all the parts in place.
What do we call a group of cells that work together to do a specific job?
A tissue.
What are the two main groups of animals based on whether they have a backbone or not?
Vertebrates and invertebrates.
What do scientists do when they make a prediction?
They guess what they think will happen in their experiment.
What is one important function of the cell membrane?
It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
What word describes a whole living thing made up of many systems that work together to survive?
An organism.
Which kingdom includes living things that can’t make their own food and get energy by breaking down other organisms?
Fungi
Why do scientists do experiments?
To test their ideas and find out if they are correct.
What does the cell wall do, and in what type of cells can we find it?
It gives structural support to the cell and is only found in plant cells.
What is the smallest unit of life that joins with others to form larger structures?
A cell
What is the main job of the systems inside an organism?
To make sure the organism works and functions correctly.
What do scientists do after they finish an experiment?
They look at their results and make a conclusion about what they learned.
Which part of the cell helps plants make food from sunlight and water?
Chloroplasts help plants make food from sunlight and water.
What is a structure made up of different tissues working together to perform a special job?
An organ.
What is one characteristic that animals do NOT have?
They cannot make their own food.