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Science Homework

5 Science

 

A 24-25

1 Explain what invertebrates are, and name six kinds.

2 Give two examples of mollusks.

3 What is the biggest group of species of animals within the arthropods?

 

A 26-27

1 What are the five main groups of vertebrates?

2 What sets amphibians apart from reptiles?

3 Compare fish, amphibian, reptile, and bird eggs.

 

A 28-30

1 Explain three ways scientists group plants.

2 Why don’t moss plants grow very tall?

3 How do ferns reproduce?

 

A 31- 33

1 Describe the two kinds of cones that conifers have.

2 What are the reproductive parts of a peach tree?

3 Describe the differences between monocots and dicots.

 

 
 
 

Quiz on Monday, May 14th

    Know information and vocabulary on A 16-21

 

A 19-21

1 Explain the difference between genus and species.

2 Is a mountain lion or a leopard more closely related to a lion?

3 Why don’t scientists use common names for organisms?

 

 

Find information about a Moneran (January to June birthdays)

Or a Protist (July to December birthdays) and use See Think Wonder to present your information. Use bullet points to write your ideas.

 

Use thinking routine 3-2-1 Bridge to tell 3 facts, 2 questions and one analogy based on our trip to the pond. 

 

Read A 16-18

Use a table or bubbles to list the kingdoms  

with a short description and an example for each.

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