4th Grade Science Ch. 1 & 2
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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science | the study of the wonders of the universe
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scientist | a person who spends time trying to learn about things God has made
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observation | looking carefully at something
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field guides | helpful for finding the answer to "What is it?" questions
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range map | a map that shows the range of an animal, or the part of the continent where it can usually be found
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migrates | to move from one place to another with the change of seasons
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exoskeleton | an outside skeleton
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molting | the shedding of outer skin, scales, feather, horns, or hair
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the three body parts of an insect | head, thorax, abdomen
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thorax | the middle body part of an insect
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abdomen | the last body part of an insect; it contains the insect's heart and stomach
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ovipositor | the egg-laying part of some female insects
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spiracles | a tiny opening through which air enters the breathing tubes of insects
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complete metamorphosis | egg, larva, pupa, adult
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caterpillars |
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grubs |
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maggots |
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cocoon | a silk case covering a moth larva
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chrysalis | a hard case covering a butterfly larva
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Francesco Redi |
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hypothesis | a reasonable explanation of something based on observations of that thing
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experiment | a planned way to test a hypothesis
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law of biogenesis | life can only come from another life
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antennae | a large feeler or sense organ on the head of insects
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sensilla | tiny sense organs
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compound eyes | a large eye made up of many smaller eyes which allows insects to see in almost every direction at one time
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simple eyes | an insect eye with only one lens that is designed to sense light and movement
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chewing mouth |
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sucking mouth |
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piercing-sucking mouth |
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chewing-lapping mouth |
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insects that migrate | ladybug, locust
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nocturnal | active at night
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cold-blooded |
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nymph |
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predator |
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valiant |
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camouflage |
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mimicry |
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ways insects communicate | sight, smell, touch, dancing, and sound
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instinct |
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parasite |
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host |
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insecticide |
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hibernate |
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social insects |
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Jean Henri Fabre |
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entomologist |
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
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Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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