1st grade Vocabulary

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What is a tree?

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A tree is a tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves. Trees provide oxygen, shade, and habitat for wildlife.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is a shell?

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A shell is a hard, protective outer layer created by some animals, such as turtles and mollusks, to protect their bodies.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is a turtle?

Back

A turtle is a reptile with a hard shell that protects its body. Turtles can live in water or on land.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is sand?

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Sand is a loose granular material made up of tiny particles of rock and minerals, often found on beaches and deserts.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the sky?

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The sky is the expanse of air above the Earth, where clouds, birds, and airplanes can be seen. It appears blue during the day due to the scattering of sunlight.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What are the parts of a tree?

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The main parts of a tree include the roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and sometimes flowers or fruit.

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What is the importance of trees in the environment?

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Trees play a crucial role in the environment by producing oxygen, improving air quality, conserving water, preserving soil, and providing habitat for wildlife.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What types of shells are there?

Back

There are various types of shells, including the hard shells of turtles, the spiral shells of snails, and the bivalve shells of clams and oysters.

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How do turtles protect themselves?

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Turtles protect themselves by retreating into their hard shells when threatened.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the composition of sand?

Back

Sand is primarily composed of small particles of quartz, but it can also contain other minerals and organic materials.