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Animal Madness with Professor Al LigatorBy Lydia Lukidis
Hi kids! I’m Professor Al Ligator and I love
animals! I love smelly animals and big-bellied
animals, slimy ones, and tiny ones. They are all
special in their own way. Today we're going to
talk about vertebrates. Vertebrates are animals
with a backbone. There are five different
groups of vertebrates.
The first group is mammals. Guess what?
You and I are mammals. So are dogs, cats,
horses, and kangaroos. Mammals have hair or
fur. The mothers give birth to their young. They
nurse them with milk. Mammals are warm-
blooded. That means their body temperature
stays the same if it’s hot or cold outside.
Ssssssss….I hear some creepy snakes! They belong to our second vertebrate group,
reptiles. Reptiles are cold-blooded, which means their body temperature depends on
whether or not it is hot or cold outside. Reptiles don’t have fur like cats and dogs. Instead,
their skin is dry. It is covered with scales that protect them. They usually lay eggs on land.
Snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and alligators are all reptiles. But reptiles can be cute too, like
fun-loving turtles!
There are also birds. Birds have both feathers and wings. The wings help them fly and
the tails help them steer. Birds are warm-blooded and also lay eggs. Do you know what the
most humongous bird is? I’ll give you a hint; it starts with the letter “o.” If you guessed
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ostrich, you are right! An ostrich can run up to 97 kilometers per hour. That’s pretty fast!
Now, amphibians sure are special creatures. They live both on land and in the water.
Amphibians are born in the water and have gills like a fish. When they grow up, they
develop lungs and can live on land. They are cold-blooded and some of them have
webbed feet. Animals like frogs, toads, salamanders and newts are amphibians. Here’s a
fun fact; bullfrogs are the only animals that never sleep!
The fifth group of animals is fish. They live in the water and breathe with gills. They are
cold-blooded and lay eggs. There are lots of fish. In fact there are 24,000 different species
of fish in the world! Some of them are bizarre. There are blind fish, fish with noses like
elephants, and fish that hop around and crawl on land! Now that’s strange. But be careful.
Not all animals that live in water are fish. Dolphins and whales, for example, are mammals.
So these are the five groups of vertebrates. There are also invertebrates, which are
animals with no backbone. They include insects, worms, and spiders among many others.
But that’s a whole other story!
About the Author
Lydia Lukidis is a published children's author with a multi-
disciplinary background that spans the fields of literature,
theater and puppetry.
Lydia's picture book, Gerbs in the House: The Dilly Dally Bedtime
Routine, is now available. Find out if Mocha will ever get his silly
son to sleep!
Lukidis, Lydia. Gerbs in the House: The Dilly Dally Bedtime Routine ISBN: 978-0-9917402-7-7
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Animal Madness with Professor Al LigatorBy Lydia Lukidis
1. Fill in the graphic organizer with the types of vertebrates you learned about in the reading passage, “Animal Madness with Professor Al Ligator”.
Vertebrates Groups
2. According to what you read in the reading passage, what are traits of mammals?
Put a next to each answer that is correct.
Mammals have scales or hairless skin.
Mammals give birth to live young.
Mammals are warm-blooded.
Mammals have hair or fur on their bodies.
3. In your own words, describe what makes amphibians different from the other types of vertebrates.
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Animal Madness with Professor Al Ligator By Lydia Lukidis
Match each vocabulary word from the reading passage, “AnimalMadness with Professor Al Ligator,” with the correct definition.
_______ 1. vertebrates a. gooey or sticky
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_______ 3. webbed c. small, bony plates that protect the skin of a reptile or fish
_______ 4. slimy d. animals that have a backbone
_______ 5. steer e. very strange, odd
_______ 6. invertebrates f. organs that fish and some amphibians use to breathe
_______ 7. develop g. very large
_______ 8. scales h. having feet or toes connected by skin in between them
_______ 9. bizarre i. animals that do not have a backbone
_______ 10. gills j. grow
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Animal Madness with Professor Al Ligator By Lydia Lukidis
In the reading passage, “Animal Madness with Professor Al Ligator,”you learned about the five types of vertebrates.
Using the information you learned in the reading passage, describewhy seals and sea lions would not be considered fish. Be sure towrite your response in complete sentences.
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Animal Madness with Professor Al Ligator By Lydia Lukidis
1. Fill in the graphic organizer with the types of vertebrates you learned about in the reading passage, “Animal Madness with Professor Al Ligator”.
Vertebrate Groups
2. According to what you read in the reading passage, what are traits of mammals?Put a next to each answer that is correct.
Mammals have scales or hairless skin.
Mammals give birth to live young.
Mammals are warm-blooded.
Mammals have hair or fur on their bodies.
3. In your own words, describe what makes amphibians different from the other types of vertebrates.
Amphibians live both in water and on land. They are born in the water and have gills like fish. When they grow up, they develop lungs and can live on land.
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mammals
amphibians
fish
reptiles
birds
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Match each vocabulary word from the reading passage, “AnimalMadness with Professor Al Ligator,” with the correct definition.
d. 1. vertebrates a. gooey or sticky
g. 2. humongous b. to control the direction of something
h. 3. webbed c. small, bony plates that protect the skin of a reptile or fish
a. 4. slimy d. animals that have a backbone
b. 5. steer e. very strange, odd
i. 6. invertebrates f. organs that fish and some amphibians use to breathe
j. 7. develop g. very large
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The Mountain Ecosystemby Kimberly M. Hutmacher
A habitat is where a plant or animal lives and
grows. A habitat is part of an ecosystem where lots of
different plants and animals live. Mountains, with their
many levels are an ecosystem containing many
different habitats.
At the base of a mountain, you will probably
find a forest filled with lots of plants and trees. A grizzly
bear or a garter snake might cross your path. You
might catch a glimpse of an owl in a tree.
Climb higher, toward the middle of the
mountainside and leave the forest behind for
grasslands and maybe a stream. Here, you might encounter a mountain lion
stalking its prey or a salamander slipping underneath of a leaf to hide. Goats might
be leaping from rock to rock.
Climb even higher, toward the top, and you'll notice a change in the
temperature. It's getting colder and snow is covering the mountaintops. There aren't
many plants near the mountaintop, but you might see fuzzy lichen covering rocks
like carpeting. The air is thin at the top of the mountain, which makes it difficult for
large animals to breathe. When people climb very large mountains, they often
take special air tanks filled with oxygen. Even though you won't seen many big
animals, millions of tiny insects like snow fleas might dot the landscape.
Depending on the elevation, you could see deserts, river valleys, meadows,
forests and snow caps all on one mountain. And with each unique habitat, comes
unique plant and animal life.
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The Mountain Ecosystemby Kimberly M. Hutmacher
1. Define habitat.
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2. What happens as you climb higher and higher up a mountain?
a. You see more animals.b. The temperature rises.c. Forests become thicker.d. The temperature drops.
3. What types of animals would you be most likely to see near the top of a mountain?
a. bears b. insectsc. owls d. There are no animals at the top.
4. What type of habitat would you probably find at the base of a mountain?
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5. Why do you think most mountains do not have large lakes on them.
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The Mountain EcosystemCrossword Puzzle
Use animals mentioned in the article, “The Mountain Ecosystem” to complete the puzzle.
Across
2. tiny wingless insect
5. amphibian that looks like a lizard
6. large, furry omnivorous mammal
Down
1. mammal with backward-curving horns
3. large, carnivorous cat
4. nocturnal bird with excellent hearing
5. reptile with no legs
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ANSWER KEY
The Mountain Ecosystemby Kimberly M. Hutmacher
1. Define habitat.
A habitat is where a plant or animal lives and grows.
2. What happens as you climb higher and higher up a mountain? d
a. You see more animals.b. The temperature rises.c. Forests become thicker.d. The temperature drops.
3. What types of animals would you be most likely to see near the top of a mountain? b
a. bears b. insectsc. owls d. There are no animals at the top.
4. What type of habitat would you probably find at the base of a mountain?
You might find forests filled with plants and trees.
5. Why do you think most mountains do not have large lakes on them.
Most mountains do not have large lakes near the top because gravity pulls the water downwards, through streams or rivers, to the base of the mountain.
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ANSWER KEY The Mountain Ecosystem
Crossword Puzzle
Use animals mentioned in the article, “The Mountain Ecosystem” to complete the puzzle.
Across
2. tiny wingless insect (flea)
5. amphibian that looks like a lizard (salamander)
6. large, furry omnivorous mammal (bear)
Down
1. mammal with backward-curving horns (goat)
3. large, carnivorous cat (lion)
4. nocturnal bird with excellent hearing (owl)
5. reptile with no legs (snake)
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Monarch Butterflies:Beautiful But Poisonous
by Kelly Hashway
If you’ve ever seen a monarch butterfly, then
you’ve probably noticed their bright orange and black
colors. It makes them easy to see in the sky. You may
think this would put the Monarch in harm from
predators, but these bright colors are actually what
protect the butterfly. Monarchs eat a plant called
milkweed, which is why they are sometimes called
“milkweed butterflies.” Milkweed contains toxins that are not poisonous to Monarchs but are
poisonous to other living things. These toxins that are a regular part of the Monarch butterfly’s
diet make them poisonous to predators. A bird flying through the sky will leave the flashy
colored Monarch alone because it knows those bright colors mean the Monarch is poisonous.
Monarch butterflies actually begin eating milkweed as larvae. As you probably know,
butterflies begin as caterpillars. Monarch butterflies lay eggs on milkweed plants, and when an
egg hatches, the young caterpillar, or
larva, begins to eat the milkweed. The
caterpillar will eat the plant for about two
weeks and grow to approximately two
inches long. The caterpillar will then spin a
silk pad and attach itself upside-down to
a twig or leaf. Next it sheds its yellow,
black, and white striped skin. This is the
first step in the caterpillar’s transformation
to a butterfly.
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Underneath the old skin of the caterpillar is a hard
layer of skin called a chrysalis. The caterpillar will keep this
chrysalis, or pupa, around its body and stay inside it for
two weeks while it changes into a Monarch butterfly. The
chrysalis will become transparent when the butterfly is
ready to emerge. The Monarch uses the blood in its body
to inflate its wings. Then it will hang in that same spot for
hours until its wings dry and it can fly.
Monarch butterflies can live for very different
lengths of time depending on what time of year they
emerge from their chrysalis and become adult butterflies.
If a Monarch reaches adulthood in early summer, it will
most likely live for only two to five weeks. But if the
Monarch becomes an adult at the end of the summer
months, it will migrate south and live for about eight to nine months.
Monarchs can be found all over the world in tropic and sub-tropic areas. And if you’d
like to observe them in your own yard, plant milkweed and wait for the Monarchs to come for
a feast.
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Monarch Butterflies:Beautiful But Poisonous
by Kelly Hashway
1. What is a butterfly larva called?
a. caterpillar b. chrysalis
c. pupa d. a Monarch
2. About how long is a Monarch in the larvae stage? _________________________________________
3. Which would be the best way to attract Monarch butterflies to your yard?
a. place a dish of fruit on the lawn
b. plant milkweed in the yard
c. cut down large trees
d. place a small pool with water in the yard
4. Explain how a Monarch butterfly's bright colors help to protect it from predators.
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5. Re-read these sentences from the article.
Next it sheds its yellow, black, and white striped skin. This is the first step
in the caterpillar's transformation to a butterfly.
Which is the best definition for the underlined word.a. grow older b. sleep
c. remove d. change
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Monarch Butterflies:Beautiful But Poisonous
Vocabulary Activity
Fill in the missing letters to create a vocabulary word from thestory. Then write the full word on the line. Be sure you spell eachword correctly.
1. ____ ____ r y ____ ____ ____ i ____ ____________________________________
hint: pupa stage of a butterfly
2. ____ r a n ____ ____ ____ ____ e n ____ ____________________________________
hint: see-through; clear
3. ____ n f ____ ____ ____ ____ ____________________________________
hint: to fill up
4. ____ i g ____ ____ ____ ____ ____________________________________
hint: to move to another place
5. ____ w i ____ ____________________________________
hint: small branch
6. ____ e a ____ t ____________________________________
hint: a large meal
7. ____ o ____ i ____ s ____________________________________
hint: poisons
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Monarch Butterflies:Beautiful But Poisonous
In the article, “Monarch Butterflies: Beautiful But Poisonous”,
you learned that a monarch butterfly's bright colors warn
predators that is it poisonous to eat.
Think of another animal species that has a special way of protecting itself from predators.
Write a paragraph to explain what the animal is and how it keeps from being hunted by
predators.
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Monarch Butterflies:Beautiful But Poisonous
by Kelly Hashway
1. What is a butterfly larva called? a
a. caterpillar b. chrysalis
c. pupa d. a Monarch
2. About how long is a Monarch in the larvae stage? 2 weeks
3. Which would be the best way to attract Monarch butterflies to your yard? b
a. place a dish of fruit on the lawn
b. plant milkweed in the yard
c. cut down large trees
d. place a small pool with water in the yard
4. Explain how a Monarch butterfly's bright colors help to protect it from predators.
A Monarch's bright colors warn predators that it is poisonous.
5. Re-read these sentences from the article.
Next it sheds its yellow, black, and white striped skin. This is the first step
in the caterpillar's transformation to a butterfly.
Which is the best definition for the underlined word. da. grow older b. sleep
c. remove d. change
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Monarch Butterflies:Beautiful But Poisonous
Vocabulary Activity
Fill in the missing letters to create a vocabulary word from the story. Then write the full word on the line. Be sure you spell each word correctly.
1. c h r y s a l i s chrysalis
hint: pupa stage of a butterfly
2. t r a n s p a r e n t transparent
hint: see-through; clear
3. i n f l a t e inflate
hint: to fill up
4. m i g r a t e migrate
hint: to move to another place
5. t w i g twig
hint: small branch
6. f e a s t feast
hint: a large meal
7. t o x i n s toxins
hint: poisons
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Is That Mammal aCarnivore, Herbivore or Omnivore?
by Guy Belleranti
A mammal can be a carnivore (meat eater),
herbivore (plant eater) or omnivore (meat and plant eater).
By looking at the teeth, eye position and feet you can
usually identify which of the three it is.
First let's look at teeth. If the mammal has long, sharp
canine teeth next to the front (incisor) teeth and also has
sharp cheek teeth (carnassials) it is a carnivore. The canines
are for seizing and stabbing prey. The carnassials help cut
up meat in the mouth.
If the mammal has either blunt canines or no canines,
and has big flat side and back teeth (premolars and
molars) it is a herbivore. Herbivores use their molars for
crushing and grinding plants.
But what about herbivores that do have large front
teeth? Beavers, for example, have huge front incisors. And
river hippos have two huge lower canines. Well, beavers use
their incisors for chewing through bark, branches and even
trees. And hippos use their canine tusks for defense and
fighting, not for chewing. But both beavers and hippos have
large flat molars that they use for grinding up plant matter.
If the mammal has a variety of all kinds of teeth
(canines, incisors, premolars and molars) it is an omnivore. It
has a variety of teeth because it eats a variety of foods,
both meat and plants.
What kind of teeth doyou think this deer has?
How are the fox's teethdifferent from a deer's?
How are a beaver's teeth
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Now let's talk about eye position. Carnivorous and
omnivorous mammals have eyes in front to help them spot
and judge the distance of prey. Think of the rhyme "eyes in
front, help them hunt".
Herbivores' eyes are located more on the side of their
head. This gives them a wider view, helping them to spot
predators sooner so they can flee. Think of the rhyme "eyes
on side, help them hide".
And, finally, there are the differences in feet.
Carnivores almost always have claws to hold prey, climb
trees, dig for food and fight. They also have soft pads on
their feet so they can sneak up on prey. Omnivorous
mammals may have claws (like bears), or hands (like
primates) for grabbing food. Herbivores, meanwhile, often
have hooves to help them run away. Or, like the beaver
and capybara, some or all of their feet may be webbed to
help them swim away.
similar to a fox's? How arethe similar to a deer's?
Where are the eyes positionedon this wild boar? How does thelocation of the boar's eyes help it
to survive?
This fox has eyes positioned infront of it's head. Why?
About the AuthorGuy Belleranti works as a docent at Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona.
He enjoys spending time with animals, and teaching others about
them. Guy also enjoys writing stories and articles for children and
adults.
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Is That Mammal a Carnivore,Herbivore or Omnivore?
by Guy Belleranti
1. Why do carnivores usually have sharp canines and carnassials?
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2. Why do herbivores usually have large, flat teeth?
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3. Do omnivores have sharp teeth like carnivores, or flat teeth like herbivores? Explain.
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4. Which sentence best describes a carnivore's feet?
a. Carnivores usually have hooves on their feet.
b. Carnivores usually have webbed feet.
c. Carnivores usually have soft pads on their feet and claws.
d. Carnivores usually have large, flat feet.
5. Tell whether each mammal is a carnivore, omnivore, or herbivore.
lion - ___________________________ bear - ___________________________
wolf - ___________________________ bison - ___________________________
horse - ___________________________ human - __________________________
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Is That Mammal a Carnivore,Herbivore or Omnivore?
Vocabulary Crossword
Use information from the article to help you answer the crossword clues.
Across
4. animals who hunts other animals
8. sharp, curved nails on an animal's foot
9. animal that eats only meat
Down
1. animal that eats only plants
2. group of warm-blooded animals with hair or fur
3. animal that is hunted and eaten
5. back teeth
6. animal that eats meat and plants
7. front teeth
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ANSWER KEY
Is That Mammal a Carnivore,Herbivore or Omnivore?
by Guy Belleranti
1. Why do carnivores usually have sharp canines and carnassials?
The sharp canines are for seizing and stabbing prey. The sharp carnassialshelp cut up meat in the mouth.
2. Why do herbivores usually have large, flat teeth?
The large, flat teeth are for chewing and grinding plants.
3. Do omnivores have sharp teeth like carnivores, or flat teeth like herbivores? Explain.
Omnivores have have a variety of sharp and flat teeth because they eat a variety of foods.
4. Which sentence best describes a carnivore's feet? c
a. Carnivores usually have hooves on their feet.
b. Carnivores usually have webbed feet.
c. Carnivores usually have soft pads on their feet and claws.
d. Carnivores usually have large, flat feet.
5. Tell whether each mammal is a carnivore, omnivore, or herbivore.
lion - carnivore bear - omnivore
wolf - carnivore bison - herbivore
horse - herbivore human - omnivore
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Is That Mammal a Carnivore,Herbivore or Omnivore?
Vocabulary Crossword
Use information from the article to help you answer the crossword clues.
Across
4. animals who hunt other animals (predators)
8. sharp, curved nails on an animal's foot (claws)
9. animal that eats only meat (carnivore)
Down
1. animal that eats only plants (herbivore)
2. warm-blooded animal with hair or fur (mammal)
3. animal that is hunted and eaten (prey)
5. back teeth (molars)
6. animal that eats meat and plants (omnivore)
7. front teeth (incisors)
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ElectricityChoose the best answer for each question. Write the letter on the line.
__________ 1. What supplies energy in an electric circuit?a. a conductor b. light bulbc. a wire d. a battery
__________ 2. Which material is a conductor?a. plastic b. silverc. glass d. wood
Circuit A__________ 3. Which type of circuit is Circuit A?
a. series b. parallelc. perpendicular d. current
__________ 4. Which item is a resistor in Circuit B?a. light bulb b. wire Circuit Bc. battery d. screws
__________ 5. Why did the person who made Circuit A probably connect the wires to a penny?a. They needed to use a penny to make the bulb light.b. They were testing to see if the penny conducts electricity.c. They used the penny to supply extra power.d. The penny will prevent sparks.
__________ 6. Which of these could be used as a resistor in a circuit?a. a pencilb. a gas enginec. a rubber eraserd. an electric motor
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ElectricityChoose the best answer for each question. Write the letter on the line.
d 1. What supplies energy in an electric circuit? a. a conductor b. light bulbc. a wire d. a battery
b 2. Which material is a conductor? a. plastic b. silverc. glass d. wood
Circuit Aa 3. Which type of circuit is Circuit A?
a. series b. parallelc. perpendicular d. current
a 4. Which item is a resistor in Circuit B?a. light bulb b. wire Circuit Bc. battery d. screws
b 5. Why did the person who made Circuit A probably connect the wires to a penny?a. They needed to use a penny to make the bulb light.b. They were testing to see if the penny conducts electricity.c. They used the penny to supply extra power.d. The penny will prevent sparks.
d 6. Which of these could be used as a resistor in a circuit?a. a pencilb. a gas enginec. a rubber eraserd. an electric motor
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switch
light
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Electricity from the wall outlets inyour house powers your television,computer, lights, and microwave.Cell phones, flashlights, and evena car’s headlights are powered bythe electricity in batteries.
The type of electricity that is used topower things we use is called currentelectricity. Current electricity iselectricity that flows through wires.The path that electricity follows iscalled a circuit.
The picture above shows a circuit.Electricity flows from the negativeside of a battery, through the wires,and lights the bulb. The electricitycontinues to travel around to the positive side of the battery.
Draw arrows on the picture to showthe path of the electricity.
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Something that uses some of theelectricity in a circuit is called a resistor. Resistors could also be thingslike light bulbs, motors or speakers.
Color the resistors in the circuit above.
A circuit can be open or closed.When a circuit is closed, it is completeand there is no break in the path thatthe charges must follow. When a circuit is open, it is incomplete andcharges can’t flow through.
Label the two circuits above with thewords “open circuit” and “closedcircuit.”
A switch is sometimes added to acircuit. The switch opens and closesa circuit to turn resistors on and off.
Color the switch in the circuit above.
In a series circuit, electricity canfollow only one path. In a parallelcircuit, electricity has more than onepath to follow.
Label the two circuits above with thewords “series circuit” or “parallelcircuit.”
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Why Does Matter Matter?by Kelly Hashway
What do trees, air, and water have in common? They all have matter. That means they take up
space. You might be wondering why these things look so different if they all have matter. Everything
found on Earth can be grouped into one of three states of matter: solid, liquid, or gas. In order to figure
out which state of matter an object fits in, we have to examine its properties. The properties we look at
are shape, mass, and volume. Mass is the amount of matter an object has, and volume is the amount of
space the matter takes up.
Solids are easy to recognize. They have definite shape, mass, and
volume. Trees are solids. They are made up of tiny particles called atoms.
These atoms are packed closely together, and they hold the solid in a
definite shape that does not change. If you look around your house, you
will see lots of solids. Televisions, beds, tables, chairs, and even the food
you eat.
Liquids do not have definite shape, but they do have definite mass
and volume. Liquids are similar to solids because their atoms are close
together, but what makes a liquid different is that those atoms can move
around. Liquids can change shape by flowing. If you’ve ever spilled a glass
of milk, then you know it spreads out across the floor. It does this because
the milk is taking the shape of the floor. Since liquids do not have a definite
shape of their own, they will take the shape of their containers. This is why
the same amount of milk can look different in a tall glass, a wide mug, or
spread out on your kitchen floor.
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Gases do not have definite shape or volume. Like liquids, gasses
will take the shape of their containers. If a gas is not in a container, it will
spread out indefinitely. This is because the atoms in a gas are spaced
farther apart than in a solid or a liquid. And being spread out like this
allows them to move around freely. Think about the air you breathe
everyday. That air is spread across the empty space around the earth.
You’ve probably also noticed that you usually cannot see the air. This is
another property of gases. Even though we cannot see them, you
come in contact with them everyday. There’s air in the tires of your
family car and your bicycle. There are many different types of gas in the
earth's atmosphere, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water
vapor, and helium.
When trying to remember the three states of matter, think
about water. If it freezes into a solid, it becomes ice. Its atoms are
packed together keeping its shape. Of course, we know water can
also be a liquid. It flows in rivers or it can be poured from a glass.
When water evaporates it becomes water vapor, a type of gas in
the air. Try a little experiment of your own by placing an ice cube in
a covered glass or container. You will be able to observe the ice first
in its solid form and then watch as it melts into a liquid to become
water. Eventually the water will turn to water vapor and your glass or
container will be filled with this gas.
You can see three different
states of matter in this
picture. The pot is made of
solid matter. The water
inside the pot is liquid.
When the liquid is heated it
becomes water vapor,
which is a gas.
Matter is everywhere! Can
you find a solid, a liquid,
and a gas around you right
now?
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Why Does Matter Matter?by Kelly Hashway
solids
gases
liquids
volume
mass
shape
container
atoms
space
matter
chair
milk
ice
oxygen
helium
juice
melting
Choose a word from the box to complete each sentence.
1. The three basic properties of matter are ______________________________,
______________________________, and _____________________________.
2. All matter is made up of tiny particles called _____________________________.
3. Volume is the amount of _____________________________ that matter takes up.
4. Mass is the amount of _____________________________ an object has.
5. Liquids take the shape of their _____________________________.
6. _____________________________ do not have a definite shape or volume.
7. ___________________________ do not have a definite shape, but they do have a definite volume.
8. _____________________________ have a definite shape and volume.
9. A ___________________________ and ___________________________ are examples of solids.
10. ___________________________ and ___________________________ are examples of liquids.
11. ___________________________ and ___________________________ are examples of gas.
12. Solid ice is ___________________________ when it is changing into a liquid.
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ANSWER KEY
Why Does Matter Matter?by Kelly Hashway
solids
gases
liquids
volume
mass
shape
container
atoms
space
matter
chair
milk
ice
oxygen
helium
juice
melting
Choose a word from the box to complete each sentence.
1. The three basic properties of matter are volume, mass, and shape.
2. All matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms.
3. Volume is the amount of space that matter takes up.
4. Mass is the amount of matter an object has.
5. Liquids take the shape of their container.
6. Gases do not have a definite shape, mass, or volume.
7. Liquids do not have a definite shape, but they do have a definite volume.
8. Solids have a definite shape and volume.
9. A chair and ice are examples of solids.
10. Milk and juice are examples of liquids.
11. Oxygen and helium are examples of gases.
12. Solid ice is melting when it is changing into a liquid.
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Three States of Matterby Leslie Cargile
Let’s take a walk into an imaginary kitchen. There are ice cubes in the
freezer, water running from the faucet and steam rising from a pot of boiling
water. We will turn off our pretend faucet so we don’t waste water. What do
these three things all have in common?
Simply put our imaginary kitchen shows us the three different states of
matter. Matter makes up everything that is in our universe. Atoms join together
making molecules. Molecules stack together in different ways to make the
three different states of matter; solids, liquids and gases.
Solids are easy to think about. The chair you’re sitting in is a solid. The
floor you walk on is solid. Pretty much everything that has a defined shape is
a solid. The molecules of solids are like a box full of oranges stacked tightly
together, so tight that they can’t move.
Liquids include the water you drink, or the oceans that roll around the
earth. A liquid will take the shape of whatever you put it in. Think of a
beanbag chair that is missing some of its’ stuffing. It will roll around, but it stays together. The molecules
of a liquid are close and stick together, but not so close that they can't slide around each other. If you
pour water from one container into another without spilling, you will have the same amount of water.
Gases are different than the other two states of matter. They are very loosely attached, some
escaping their bonds and disappearing. If we were back in our imaginary kitchen and we tried to catch
all of the steam molecules, we would find it nearly impossible.
Heat can affect the state of matter. Let’s take an imaginary ice-cube and set it on our stove in a
pot. Turn the imaginary heat on. Soon the heat has melted our ice cube into a puddle of water. Leave
the heat on a little while longer and our puddle of water will evaporate into the air. Even though you
can't see the water, it's not gone. It turned into water vapor, which is a gas in the air around you.
Try it out with the help of an adult and see what happens. Can you catch all of your steam and
turn it back into an ice-cube? Probably not, but add some food coloring to a pitcher of water and then
fill an ice tray. What you will have is an exciting afternoon exploring the worlds of solids, liquids, and
gases.
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Three States of Matterby Leslie Cargile
1. Atoms that are joined together are called...
a. liquids b. moleculesc. shapes d. solids
2. What shape is a liquid?
a. sphere b. circlec. solid shape d. the shape of its container
3. What happens to water when it evaporates?
a. It turns into a solid. b. It turns into a gas.c. It turns into an atom. d. It disappears.
4. What causes water to evaporate?
a. warm temperatures b. cold temperaturesc. electricity d. food coloring
5. How are molecules in a solid different from molecules in a liquid?
a. Molecules in a liquid are more tightly packed than molecules in a solid.b. Molecules in a liquid cannot move, but molecules in a solid can.c. Molecules in a solid are more tightly packed than molecules in a liquid.d. Molecules are loosely packed and easily turn into steam.
6. List two examples of solids, liquids, and gases.
solids - ____________________________________________________________________________
liquids - ___________________________________________________________________________
gas - _____________________________________________________________________________
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ANSWER KEYThree States of Matter
by Leslie Cargile
1. Atoms that are joined together are called... b
a. liquids b. moleculesc. shapes d. solids
2. What shape is a liquid? d
a. sphere b. circlec. solid shape d. the shape of its container
3. What happens to water when it evaporates? b
a. It turns into a solid. b. It turns into a gas.c. It turns into an atom. d. It disappears.
4. What causes water to evaporate? a
a. warm temperatures b. cold temperaturesc. electricity d. food coloring
5. How are molecules in a solid different from molecules in a liquid? c
a. Molecules in a liquid are more tightly packed than molecules in a solid.b. Molecules in a liquid cannot move, but molecules in a solid can.c. Molecules in a solid are more tightly packed than molecules in a liquid.d. Molecules are loosely packed and easily turn into steam.
6. List two examples of solids, liquids, and gases. ANSWER MAY VARY - SAMPLE ANSWERS GIVEN
solids - desk, book
liquids - orange juice, milk
gas - oxygen, carbon dioxide
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Hibernationby Kimberly M. Hutmacher
Hibernation is a word used to describe an
animal that passes the winter months in a sleep-like
state. Certain animals do this because they otherwise
couldn't survive the severe cold and lack of food
through the season. Common hibernators include
woodchucks, ground squirrels, hedgehogs, hamsters,
and bats. Many people think that bears hibernate.
While they do slow down and rest for the winter, they
do not go into a true state of hibernation.
Hibernators do three things. First, they store up as much food as possible, either as
body fat or actual stored food. Second, they find or make a good winter shelter. And
last but not least, they fall into a deep sleep. During hibernation, an animal's heart rate
slows down, its body temperature drops, and it breathes more slowly. When spring
arrives with warmer weather and sources of food, these animals will wake up and
resume their normal lives.
Did you know that there are animals that do this same kind of thing during the
summer months? In areas of the world that are very hot and dry, the summer months
can be life threatening to some animals. Creatures, like certain frogs and fish, bury
themselves in mud and stop all activity until the difficult summer months are over. This
process is called estivation.
Both hibernation and estivation are survival tools used to help our animal friends
survive their most difficult seasons.
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Hibernationby Kimberly M. Hutmacher
1. List 5 hibernating animals mentioned in the text of the article.
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________
2. Complete the graphic organizer.
Three things that happento an animal's body when
it hibernates
3. What occurs right after hibernation?
a. an animal finds or makes a winter shelter b. an animal falls into a deep sleep
c. an animal ventures out to look for food d. winter arrives
4. What is estivation?
a. when an animal slows down and sleeps through the winter months
b. when an animal digs a hole and looks for food
c. when an animal slows down and sleeps for the summer months
d. when an animal wakes up during hibernation
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Hibernationby Kimberly M. Hutmacher
1. List 5 hibernating animals mentioned in the text of the article.
woodchucks ground squirrels
hedgehogs hamsters bats
2. Complete the graphic organizer.
its heart rate slows
Three things that happento an animal's body when
it hibernates
its body temperature drops breathes more slowly
3. What occurs right after hibernation? c
a. an animal finds or makes a winter shelter b. an animal falls into a deep sleep
c. an animal ventures out to look for food d. winter arrives
4. What is estivation? c
a. when an animal slows down and sleeps through the winter months
b. when an animal digs a hole and looks for food
c. when an animal slows down and sleeps for the summer months
d. when an animal wakes up during hibernation
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A Tree is Like a Hungry KidBy Mikki Sadil
What do you do when you are hungry? If you're like many
people, you probably like something sweet for a snack. A tree is like
a hungry kid because it needs food to grow, and it prefers sugar. It’s
not exactly the same sugar we find in candy and cookies, but it is a
special kind called glucose that makes trees grow.
You might be thinking, How does a tree eat the food (sugar)?
It doesn't even have a mouth! True, trees don't have mouths. They
do have roots to take in water and minerals, but they don't really get
food through their roots either. Trees make their sugar in their leaves. The sugar is sent from the
leaves into the branches, trunk, and even the roots. When a tree “eats,” it is moving sugar from
the leaves to all its other parts.
When your mom makes cookies, she uses a recipe with certain ingredients. When a tree
grows, it uses its own version of a recipe, which is a process called photosynthesis. This process
also has to have certain ingredients to work. Do you know what a recipe for photosynthesis
would look like?
Recipe Card for Photosynthesis
Makes 1 Batch of Sweet, Delicious Glucose for TreesIngredients:
Light energy: comes from the sun.Water: comes from the soil, gathered by the tree’s roots.Carbon dioxide: comes from the air.Chlorophyll: comes from the cells of green plants.
Directions:Mix the chlorophyll, carbon dioxide, and water together. Bring in energyfrom the sun. Soon, glucose sugar and oxygen will form through a process called PHOTOSYNTHESIS.
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Photosynthesis occurs when a tree uses the sunlight and
chlorophyll to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.
The tree needs to eat this glucose to grow, and we know it is
eating because the leaves are turning green. It isn’t the glucose
which turns the leaves green, however, it is the chlorophyll.
Trees grow the most in the spring and summer, where
there is a lot of sunshine every day. When fall begins, the days
grow shorter and there is less sun. This alerts the tree to begin
getting ready for winter. The leaves begin to turn red, orange,
gold, and brown, because with less sunlight and water for photosynthesis, the green chlorophyll
begins to disappear.
The leaf colors we see in the autumn have been in the leaves all along, but with so much
green chlorophyll, we can’t see them until the chlorophyll is gone. As winter begins to
approach, the tree uses the food it has stored during the spring and summer, and goes into a
rest period. Actually, the tree hibernates…just like bears do! The only difference is that bears lie
down in a cave to sleep, and trees lose all their leaves and stand up to sleep.
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1. What substance does a tree use for food?
a. photosynthesis b. chlorophyll
c. glucose d. leaves
2. What four things does a tree need for photosynthesis?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What causes a tree's leaves to appear green?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. What signals a tree to prepare for winter?
a. The days become colder.
b. The weather becomes dry.
c. There are more rainy days.
d. There are fewer hours of sunlight.
5. How does a tree get water?
a. It makes water in its leaves.
b. It turns glucose into water.
c. It absorbs water through its roots.
d. It uses photosynthesis.
6. Why do a tree's leaves change color in the fall?
a. The tree has less chlorophyll.
b. The tree has less water.
c. The tree has no leaves.
d. The tree is growing quickly before the winter sets in.
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A Tree is Like a Hungry KidBy Mikki Sadil
1. What substance does a tree use for food? c
a. photosynthesis b. chlorophyll
c. glucose d. leaves
2. What four things does a tree need for photosynthesis?
sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and chlorophyll
3. What causes a tree's leaves to appear green?
the chlorophyll inside the leaves
4. What signals a tree to prepare for winter? d
a. The days become colder.
b. The weather becomes dry.
c. There are more rainy days.
d. There are fewer hours of sunlight.
5. How does a tree get water? c
a. It makes water in its leaves.
b. It turns glucose into water.
c. It absorbs water through its roots.
d. It uses photosynthesis.
6. Why do a tree's leaves change color in the fall? a a. The tree has less chlorophyll.
b. The tree has less water.
c. The tree has no leaves.
d. The tree is growing quickly before the winter sets in.
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Food Chains
consumer decomposer producer carnivore
herbivore omnivore food chain food web
Choose the best word from the word bank to complete each sentence.
1. A ______________________________ is an illustration that shows how energy is passed from one
living thing to another.
2. A ______________________________ is an illustration that shows how animals are connected in their
search for food within an ecosystem.
3. Green plants can make food in their leaves. A living thing that can make food with energy from
the sun is called a ______________________________ .
4. Animals get their energy by eating plants and animals. A living thing that needs to eat to obtain
energy is called a _____________________________.
5. Mushrooms cannot make their own food and they do not eat food. Instead, they get their
energy by breaking down and absorbing dead organic matter. These types of living things
are called _________________________.
6. A leopard seal eats fish and penguins. It never eats plants. Since the leopard seal eats only
meat, it is a ______________________________
7. A deer eats grass and plants found in its habitat. Since the deer eats only plants, it is
a ______________________________.
8. A raccoon eats other animals like crayfish, as well as plant life. Since the raccoon
eats both plants and animals it is an ______________________________.
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Food Chains
consumer decomposer producer carnivore
herbivore omnivore food chain food web
Choose the best word from the word bank to complete each sentence.
1. A food chain is an illustration that shows how energy is passed from one
living thing to another.
2. A food web is an illustration that shows how animals are connected in their
search for food within an ecosystem.
3. Green plants can make food in their leaves. A living thing that can make food with energy from
the sun is called a producer .
4. Animals get their energy by eating plants and animals. A living thing that needs to eat to obtain
energy is called a consumer.
5. Mushrooms cannot make their own food and they do not eat food. Instead, they get their
energy by breaking down and absorbing dead organic matter. These types of living things
are called decomposer.
6. A leopard seal eats fish and penguins. It never eats plants. Since the leopard seal eats only
meat, it is a carnivore.
7. A deer eats grass and plants found in its habitat. Since the deer eats only plants, it is
a herbivore.
8. A raccoon eats other animals like crayfish, as well as plant life. Since the raccoon
eats both plants and animals it is an omnivore.
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Changing Water
Part 1: Fill in the blank lines with a vocabulary word from the box.
melting freezing boiling condensing evaporating
1. ____________________________ is when liquid water turns into ice.
2. ____________________________ is when ice turns into liquid water.
3. ____________________________ is when water vapor turns into liquid water.
4. ____________________________ is when liquid water slowly dries up and turns into water vapor.
5. ____________________________ is when liquid water is heated to a high temperature and quickly turns into water vapor.
Part 2: Fill in the blank lines with a temperature from the box.
0º 32º 100º 212º
6. Liquid water quickly turns into water vapor at _____________ Fahrenheit or _____________ Celsius.
7. Liquid water turns into a solid at _____________ Fahrenheit or _____________ Celsius.
Part 3: Answer the question below.
8. Explain how melting is different from freezing.
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ANSWER KEYChanging Water
Part 1: Fill in the blank lines with a vocabulary word from the box.
melting freezing boiling condensing evaporating
1. Freezing is when liquid water turns into ice.
2. Melting is when ice turns into liquid water.
3. Condensing is when water vapor turns into liquid water.
4. Evaporating is when liquid water slowly dries up and turns into water vapor.
5. Boiling is when liquid water is heated to a high temperature and quickly turns into water vapor.
Part 2: Fill in the blank lines with a temperature from the box.
0º 32º 100º 212º
6. Liquid water quickly turns into water vapor at 212º Fahrenheit or 10 0 º Celsius.
7. Liquid water turns into a solid at 32º Fahrenheit or 0 º Celsius.
Part 3: Answer the question below.
8. Explain how melting is different from freezing.
Freezing is when water changes from a liquid into a solid. Melting is when it changes from a solid
to a liquid. For water, both freezing and melting occur at 32º Fahrenheit.
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Predator and Prey
A predator is an animal that hunts other animals for food.
Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten for food.
Identify the predator and prey for each scenario below.
1. A snapping turtle in a pond eats a small perch.
predator - ____________________________ prey - ____________________________
2. A shrew is eaten by a barn owl.
predator - ____________________________ prey - ____________________________
3. A seagull lands near an alligator and the alligator eats it.
predator - ____________________________ prey - ____________________________
4. A gray wolf hunts and eats a rabbit.
predator - ____________________________ prey - ____________________________
5. A blue whale swallows krill.
predator - ____________________________ prey - ____________________________
6. A penguin is captured and eaten by a leopard seal.
predator - ____________________________ prey - ____________________________
7. A robin pulls an earthworm from the lawn and eats it.
predator - ____________________________ prey - ____________________________
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Predator and Prey
A predator is an animal that hunts other animals for food.
Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten for food.
Identify the predator and prey for each scenario below.
1. A snapping turtle in a pond eats a small perch.
predator - snapping turtle prey - perch
2. A shrew is eaten by a barn owl.
predator - barn owl prey - shrew
3. A seagull lands near an alligator and the alligator eats it.
predator - alligator prey - seagull
4. A gray wolf hunts and eats a rabbit.
predator - gray wolf prey - rabbit
5. A blue whale swallows krill.
predator - blue whale prey - krill
6. A penguin is captured and eaten by a leopard seal.
predator - leopard seal prey - penguin
7. A robin pulls an earthworm from the lawn and eats it.
predator - robin prey - earthworm
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Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
1. Marilyn looks out of her bedroom window at thebirds outside. Is her bedroom window transparent,translucent, or opaque? 1. __________________________________
2. The window in Jagpreet's bathroom containsfrosted glass. Is his window transparent, translucent,or opaque? 2. __________________________________
3. On a bright sunny day, Mao is standing on a bridge,looking into a creek. The water is so still and clearthat he can easily see fish swimming. Is the water inthe creek transparent, translucent, or opaque? 3. __________________________________
4. Ponyo uses markers to make a picture on waxpaper. She hangs her picture in the window solight can shine through. Is the wax papertransparent, translucent, or opaque? 4. __________________________________
5. Niña sits in the shade of a large oak tree. Is the treetransparent, translucent, or opaque? 5. __________________________________
6. Lukas replaces a light bulb on his lamp. He places acloth lamp shade on top of the lamp. Is the lampshade transparent, translucent, or opaque? 6. __________________________________
7. Jackson gets a new pair of eyeglasses. When he triesthem on, he can see more clearly. Are the lenses inhis glasses transparent, translucent, or opaque? 7. __________________________________
8. Phoebe is a baby who needs to sleep during the day.Her mom closes the curtains on the bedroom windowand the room is very dark. Are the curtains transparent, translucent, or opaque? 8. __________________________________
9. Noatak took a shower. Her glass shower door wascovered in steam. Was the glass door transparent,translucent, or opaque? 9. __________________________________
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Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
1. Marilyn looks out of her bedroom window at thebirds outside. Is her bedroom window transparent,translucent, or opaque? 1. transparent
2. The window in Jagpreet's bathroom containsfrosted glass. Is his window transparent, translucent,or opaque? 2. translucent
3. On a bright sunny day, Mao is standing on a bridge,looking into a creek. The water is so still and clearthat he can easily see fish swimming. Is the water inthe creek transparent, translucent, or opaque? 3. transparent
4. Ponyo uses markers to make a picture on wax paper.She hangs her picture in the window so light can shinethrough. Is the wax paper transparent, translucent,or opaque? 4. translucent
5. Niña sits in the shade of a large oak tree. Is the treetransparent, translucent, or opaque? 5. opaque
6. Lukas replaces a light bulb on his lamp. He places acloth lamp shade on top of the lamp. Is the lampshade transparent, translucent, or opaque? 6. translucent
7. Jackson gets a new pair of eyeglasses. When he triesthem on, he can see more clearly. Are the lenses inhis glasses transparent, translucent, or opaque? 7. transparent
8. Phoebe is a baby who needs to sleep during the day.Her mom closes the curtains on the bedroom windowand the room is very dark. Are the curtains transparent, translucent, or opaque? 8. opaque
9. Noatak took a shower. Her glass shower door wascovered in steam. Was the glass door transparent,translucent, or opaque? 9. translucent
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Animal Migrationby Kimberly M. Hutmacher
Have you ever noticed that we only see
certain animals in certain seasons? Many
animals move from one area to another at
different times during the year. This movement
is called migration.
Animals migrate for different reasons. Some,
like the manatee and the Ruby-Throated
Hummingbird, migrate to stay warm in the
winter.
Some animals migrate for food, water, and
protection. Caribou move south each winter
to evergreen forests. The forests protect them
from the cold winds and provide a better
food supply.
Other animals, like the Emperor Penguin,
migrate for their children. These penguins
choose the coldest time of year and the
coldest place on the
planet- Antarctica- to
raise their young. They
migrate inland, away
from the sea, so they
are far away from
predators when their
eggs hatch.
These journeys
are often thousands
of miles. It’s amazing
that so many animals are able to find their
way back to the very same places in the
world year after year.
Loggerhead Turtles travel thousands of miles
to lay their eggs on the very same beach
where they were hatched themselves.
Monarch butterflies often end up migrating
thousands of miles to the very same tree that
their ancestors roosted in generations before.
California Gray Whales have the longest
migration journey of any mammal. They travel
10,000-14,000 miles round trip each year.
We know the many reasons why animals
migrate, but no one really knows how they
find their way. They do not have a map,
compass or GPS to guide them. Maybe you
will become the famous scientist that solves
the mystery of animal migration.
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Animal Migrationby Kimberly M. Hutmacher
1. What is migration? a. animals sleeping through the winter b. animals preparing to hatch eggs c. animals traveling long distances d. animals getting lost
2. Complete the table with information from the article.
Species Reason for Migrating
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Protection from cold winds and to find more food
Emperor Penguin
3. Which animals hold the record for the longest migration? _________________________________
4. Where do Emperor Penguins go when they migrate?a. inland, near the North Poleb. towards the sea, near the North Polec. inland, near the South Poled. towards the sea, near the South Pole
5. What information about animal migration is not known?a. where the animals migrate tob. why animals migratec. which species of animals migrated. how animals find their way when they migrate
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Animal MigrationVocabulary
Part 1: Reread “Animal Migration” by Kimberly M. Hutmacher. As you read highlight the following vocabulary words in the article.
seasons caribou journey hatch
ancestors compass GPS famous
Part 2: Match each vocabulary word on the left with its definition on the right.
_______ 1. seasons a. well-known
_______ 2. caribou b. tool with a needle that points north
_______ 3. journey c. family members who lived before you were born
_______ 4. hatch d. trip from one place to another
_______ 5. ancestors e. times of the year: winter, spring, summer, and fall
_______ 6. compass f. large reindeer that live near the North Pole
_______ 7. GPS g. to come out from inside an egg
_______ 8. famous h. electronic computer that tells your location
Part 3: Find the vocabulary words in the puzzle and circle them.
F N C H A T S E A J B L SJ A O A N C E S T O R S EO K M C A R I B O U H D AU L P O J O U G K R A E SG U A K U C K P K N T H OS P S L O S I J I E C X NZ Q S C A R B P L Y H T S
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Animal Migrationby Kimberly M. Hutmacher
1. What is migration? c a. animals sleeping through the winter b. animals preparing to hatch eggs c. animals traveling long distances d. animals getting lost
2. Complete the table with information from the article.
Species Reason for Migrating
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird to stay warm in the winter
caribou Protection from cold winds and to find more food
Emperor Penguinto move to a safer place to hatch eggs; to move away from predators
3. Which animals hold the record for the longest migration? California Gray Whales
4. Where do Emperor Penguins go when they migrate? ca. inland, near the North Poleb. towards the sea, near the North Polec. inland, near the South Poled. towards the sea, near the South Pole
5. What information about animal migration is not known? da. where the animals migrate tob. why animals migratec. which species of animals migrated. how animals find their way when they migrate
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Animal MigrationVocabulary
Part 1: Reread “Animal Migration” by Kimberly M. Hutmacher. As you read highlight the following vocabulary words in the article.
seasons caribou journey hatch
ancestors compass GPS famous
Part 2: Match each vocabulary word on the left with its definition on the right.
e 1. seasons a. well-known
f 2. caribou b. tool with a needle that points north
d 3. journey c. family members who lived before you were born
g 4. hatch d. trip from one place to another
c 5. ancestors e. times of the year: winter, spring, summer, and fall
b 6. compass f. large reindeer that live near the North Pole
h 7. GPS g. to come out from inside an egg
a 8. famous h. electronic computer that tells your location
Part 3: Find the vocabulary words in the puzzle and circle them.
F C J SA O A N C E S T O R S E
M C A R I B O U H AP O R A S
G A U N T OP S S E C N
S Y H S
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Butterflies
invertebrate caterpillar chrysalis adult head
proboscis abdomen adult egg nectar
leaf stem six eight thorax
Choose the best word from the box to complete each sentence. All words will not be used.
1. A butterfly in the pupa stage is a ___________________________________________.
2. A butterfly in the larva stage is a ___________________________________________.
3. A butterfly in its first stage of life is an ___________________________________________.
4. A butterfly with wings is in the _____________________________ stage of its life.
5. The three main parts of an adult butterfly's body are _______________________________,
_______________________________, and _______________________________.
6. A female butterfly lays her eggs on the ____________________________________ of a plant.
7. Butterflies drink _______________________________ from flowers.
8. An adult butterfly has _______________________________ legs.
9. An adult butterfly has a curled tube on its head called a
_______________________________ that is uses like a straw to sip nectar.
10. A butterfly does not have a backbone. An animal without backbone is
called an ___________________________________________.
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ANSWER KEY
Butterflies
invertebrate caterpillar chrysalis adult head
proboscis abdomen adult egg nectar
leaf stem six eight thorax
Choose the best word from the box to complete each sentence. All words will not be used.
1. A butterfly in the pupa stage is a chrysalis.
2. A butterfly in the larva stage is a caterpillar.
3. A butterfly in its first stage of life is an egg.
4. A butterfly with wings is in the adult stage of its life.
5. The three main parts of an adult butterfly's body are head, thorax, and abdomen.
6. A female butterfly lays her eggs on the leaf of a plant.
7. Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
8. An adult butterfly has six legs.
9. An adult butterfly has a curled tube on its head called a
proboscis that is uses like a straw to sip nectar.
10. A butterfly does not have a backbone. An animal without backbone is
called an invertebrate.
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Plants
Circle the correct answer to each question.
1. What part of a plant makes food?
a. leaves b. stem c. roots
2. This pigment turns a plant green and helps it to make food.
a. photosynthesis b. leaves c. chlorophyll
3. What is the purpose of a plant's flower?
a. store food b. make seeds c. make food
4. This plant part is made of tiny tubes for carrying water, minerals, and food.
a. petals b. roots c. stem
5. A plant's food is glucose. Another word for glucose is...
a. chlorophyll b. flour c. sugar
6. Which of these is NOT needed for photosynthesis?
a. chlorophyll b. sunlight c. oxygen
7. What gas do plants release into the air?
a. oxygen b. hydrogen c. carbon dioxide
8. These plant parts soak up water and minerals. They also store food.
a. roots b. leaves c. flowers
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ANSWER KEY
Plants
Circle the correct answer to each question.
1. What part of a plant makes food?
a. leaves b. stem c. roots
2. This pigment turns a plant green and helps it to make food.
a. photosynthesis b. leaves c. chlorophyll
3. What is the purpose of a plant's flower?
a. store food b. make seeds c. make food
4. This plant part is made of tiny tubes for carrying water, minerals, and food.
a. petals b. roots c. stem
5. A plant's food is glucose. Another word for glucose is...
a. chlorophyll b. flour c. sugar
6. Which of these is NOT needed for photosynthesis?
a. chlorophyll b. sunlight c. oxygen
7. What gas do plants release into the air?
a. oxygen b. hydrogen c. carbon dioxide
8. These plant parts soak up water and minerals. They also store food.
a. roots b. leaves c. flowers
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