Life Science - 1st Grade Science
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Which animal is behaving in a way that will help it to survive?
Which animal is behaving in a way that will help it to survive?
The swan and her babies are behaving in a way to help them survive. The mother is carrying the small babies on her back to keep them safe and close. The babies can watch her search for food so they can learn the skill. The other animals are sleeping or playing.
The swan and her babies are behaving in a way to help them survive. The mother is carrying the small babies on her back to keep them safe and close. The babies can watch her search for food so they can learn the skill. The other animals are sleeping or playing.
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Monkeys learn to use sticks as tools from their parents. They use the stick to catch insects to eat. Their parents show them which foods are safe and which are going to make them sick. They also teach them to stay away from dangerous areas. Monkey parents show babies how snakes can be harmful and teach them to hit them with sticks or run away.
The parent monkey is helping the baby monkey learn to ____________.
Monkeys learn to use sticks as tools from their parents. They use the stick to catch insects to eat. Their parents show them which foods are safe and which are going to make them sick. They also teach them to stay away from dangerous areas. Monkey parents show babies how snakes can be harmful and teach them to hit them with sticks or run away.
The parent monkey is helping the baby monkey learn to ____________.
The adult monkey is showing the baby monkey different strategies and ways to survive. Using tools to stay safe and find food, where to go, and which animals to stay away from are all skills the monkey needs to live.
The adult monkey is showing the baby monkey different strategies and ways to survive. Using tools to stay safe and find food, where to go, and which animals to stay away from are all skills the monkey needs to live.
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Select the item that is non-living.
Select the item that is non-living.
The world is made up of both living and non-living things.
Living things are things that are alive. Living things eat so that they can grow and develop. Non-living things have never been alive, they are just objects.
A butterfly, grass, and a cat are all living things. They grow and develop over time. However, a car is an object that does not grow or develop. It is an objects, which means it is non-living.
The world is made up of both living and non-living things.
Living things are things that are alive. Living things eat so that they can grow and develop. Non-living things have never been alive, they are just objects.
A butterfly, grass, and a cat are all living things. They grow and develop over time. However, a car is an object that does not grow or develop. It is an objects, which means it is non-living.
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Select the item that is non-living.
Select the item that is non-living.
The world is made up of both living and non-living things.
Living things are things that are alive. Living things eat so that they can grow and develop. Non-living things have never been alive, they are just objects.
A bird, plant, and worm are all living things. They grow and develop over time. However, a swing is an object that does not grow or develop. It is an objects, which means it is non-living.
The world is made up of both living and non-living things.
Living things are things that are alive. Living things eat so that they can grow and develop. Non-living things have never been alive, they are just objects.
A bird, plant, and worm are all living things. They grow and develop over time. However, a swing is an object that does not grow or develop. It is an objects, which means it is non-living.
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Select the answer choice that is living.
Select the answer choice that is living.
The world is made up of both living and non-living things.
Living things are things that are alive. Living things eat so that they can grow and develop. Non-living things have never been alive, they are just objects.
A car, kite, and string are not alive. They do not grow or develop. However, grass grows and develops, which means it is living.
The world is made up of both living and non-living things.
Living things are things that are alive. Living things eat so that they can grow and develop. Non-living things have never been alive, they are just objects.
A car, kite, and string are not alive. They do not grow or develop. However, grass grows and develops, which means it is living.
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Select the answer choice that is living.
Select the answer choice that is living.
The world is made up of both living and non-living things.
Living things are things that are alive. Living things eat so that they can grow and develop. Non-living things have never been alive, they are just objects.
A TV, fork, and table are not alive. They do not grow or develop. However, fish grows and develops, which means it is living.
The world is made up of both living and non-living things.
Living things are things that are alive. Living things eat so that they can grow and develop. Non-living things have never been alive, they are just objects.
A TV, fork, and table are not alive. They do not grow or develop. However, fish grows and develops, which means it is living.
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Motorcycle riders wear special clothing to protect their skin and bones if they crash. This is similar to the _________ on reptiles.
Motorcycle riders wear special clothing to protect their skin and bones if they crash. This is similar to the _________ on reptiles.
Reptiles have scales and this protects their organs from damage. If a motorcycle rider crashes their special vests, jackets, and pants act like tough outer scales and keep them safe.
Reptiles have scales and this protects their organs from damage. If a motorcycle rider crashes their special vests, jackets, and pants act like tough outer scales and keep them safe.
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The ________ of an animal helps keep it upright and stable. Humans mimicked this solution when we made a tripod.
The ________ of an animal helps keep it upright and stable. Humans mimicked this solution when we made a tripod.
The tail of many animals keeps it upright and stable when standing on two legs. The tail acts as a third limb to keep it from falling over. The same thing happens with a tripod for a camera or phone. The three legs keep it steady.
The tail of many animals keeps it upright and stable when standing on two legs. The tail acts as a third limb to keep it from falling over. The same thing happens with a tripod for a camera or phone. The three legs keep it steady.
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Porcupines raise sharp quills on their backs when a predator approaches. Humans can _________ this function to help us survive as well.
Porcupines raise sharp quills on their backs when a predator approaches. Humans can _________ this function to help us survive as well.
Humans can mimic or copy the ways animals survive to help us as well. Porcupines raise their quills when a predator approaches to scare them away or even stick them if they get too close. Humans use sharp strips on the ground to pop car tires and warn drivers to stop. We are mimicking animals to solve problems.
Humans can mimic or copy the ways animals survive to help us as well. Porcupines raise their quills when a predator approaches to scare them away or even stick them if they get too close. Humans use sharp strips on the ground to pop car tires and warn drivers to stop. We are mimicking animals to solve problems.
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Bear 1: Makes a safe, warm cave home, stores food for winter, feeds her cubs, and keeps them safe in winter.
Bear 2: Sleeps in a tree, has no food for winter, and cubs have nowhere warm to sleep.
Which bear is helping its cubs to survive?
Bear 1: Makes a safe, warm cave home, stores food for winter, feeds her cubs, and keeps them safe in winter.
Bear 2: Sleeps in a tree, has no food for winter, and cubs have nowhere warm to sleep.
Which bear is helping its cubs to survive?
Bear 1 is helping her cubs to survive. She has prepared for the winter and for having her cubs. She has a warm place to sleep, food, and is prepared to keep her cubs healthy and safe. Bear 2 is not behaving in a way that will keep the cubs safe.
Bear 1 is helping her cubs to survive. She has prepared for the winter and for having her cubs. She has a warm place to sleep, food, and is prepared to keep her cubs healthy and safe. Bear 2 is not behaving in a way that will keep the cubs safe.
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This picture is of an adult goose and its offspring. Why does the baby goose look different?
This picture is of an adult goose and its offspring. Why does the baby goose look different?
The baby goose and its parent look different because offspring and adults look similar, not exact. The geese both have two legs, two wings, similar shaped bills, and bodies. They are different colors because the baby goose has not gotten its feathers yet and is much smaller than the adult goose.
The baby goose and its parent look different because offspring and adults look similar, not exact. The geese both have two legs, two wings, similar shaped bills, and bodies. They are different colors because the baby goose has not gotten its feathers yet and is much smaller than the adult goose.
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What similarities are there between this father and his offspring?
What similarities are there between this father and his offspring?
These dogs are similar in many ways. They both have similar types of fur and colors (the puppy has some brown so his mother may have brown in her fur), their nose and face are similar shapes, and they look like the same breed of dog. Parents and their offspring are usually very similar.
These dogs are similar in many ways. They both have similar types of fur and colors (the puppy has some brown so his mother may have brown in her fur), their nose and face are similar shapes, and they look like the same breed of dog. Parents and their offspring are usually very similar.
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If a mother and father both have blonde hair and brown eyes, what would their child most likely look like?
If a mother and father both have blonde hair and brown eyes, what would their child most likely look like?
The child would look similar to his or her parents because offspring usually have similar characteristics to their parents. The offspring would probably have brown eyes and blonde hair as well.
The child would look similar to his or her parents because offspring usually have similar characteristics to their parents. The offspring would probably have brown eyes and blonde hair as well.
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Adult plants and their offspring both use their _________ to carry water and nutrients through the plant.
Adult plants and their offspring both use their _________ to carry water and nutrients through the plant.
Adult plants and their offspring (baby plants) are both similar in that they use their stems to carry water and nutrients through the plant. Stems also hold leaves up and keep the plant held together.
Adult plants and their offspring (baby plants) are both similar in that they use their stems to carry water and nutrients through the plant. Stems also hold leaves up and keep the plant held together.
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Plant offspring are similar to their parents, They both have _______ that absorb water from the soil and keep the plant in place.
Plant offspring are similar to their parents, They both have _______ that absorb water from the soil and keep the plant in place.
The roots of a plant collect and absorb water from the soil. They also keep the plant anchored in place. Adult plants and their offspring (baby plants) have this same structure.
The roots of a plant collect and absorb water from the soil. They also keep the plant anchored in place. Adult plants and their offspring (baby plants) have this same structure.
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The ________ of both baby plants and adult plants collect sunlight to make food.
The ________ of both baby plants and adult plants collect sunlight to make food.
The leaves of a plant collect sunlight to make food. Adult plants and their offspring are similar in this function and structure.
The leaves of a plant collect sunlight to make food. Adult plants and their offspring are similar in this function and structure.
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Adult plants are fully-grown. Plant offspring are ___________.
Adult plants are fully-grown. Plant offspring are ___________.
The term for a baby plant (or animal) is offspring. They are similar to their parents in many ways and share the same functions and many features.
The term for a baby plant (or animal) is offspring. They are similar to their parents in many ways and share the same functions and many features.
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How are baby plants like their parents?
How are baby plants like their parents?
Baby plants are similar to their parents in a number of ways. They have similar features including leaf shape, color, and appearance. The plants will have the same parts as their offspring which are used for the same functions. Many baby plants are just miniature versions of their parents.
Baby plants are similar to their parents in a number of ways. They have similar features including leaf shape, color, and appearance. The plants will have the same parts as their offspring which are used for the same functions. Many baby plants are just miniature versions of their parents.
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Plants are very much, but not exactly, like their parents.
Plants are very much, but not exactly, like their parents.
This is a true statement. Mature plants and their offspring have many things in common leaf shape, leaf color, vines, stem shape, and stem color. A baby plant can be matched with its parent based on the way they look. They are usually just smaller versions!
This is a true statement. Mature plants and their offspring have many things in common leaf shape, leaf color, vines, stem shape, and stem color. A baby plant can be matched with its parent based on the way they look. They are usually just smaller versions!
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How can you tell if an adult plant and a baby plant are related?
How can you tell if an adult plant and a baby plant are related?
Adult plants and baby plants (offspring) will look very similar when related. Their leaf shape, color, vines, stem shape, stem color, and overall appearance will be very alike.
Adult plants and baby plants (offspring) will look very similar when related. Their leaf shape, color, vines, stem shape, stem color, and overall appearance will be very alike.
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