Wonders 2020 Unit 2 Weeks 1 & 2 Vocabulary: 4th Grade

Front

What term describes something that harms or kills by chemical actions?

Back

poisonous

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What do we call an animal that lives by hunting other animals for food?

Back

predator

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the term for water that falls in small drops, often from a leaky faucet?

Back

dribbles

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

What word describes an insect that is hard to see because it blends in with its surroundings?

Back

camouflaged

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the term for something that is hidden by looking like its surroundings?

Back

camouflaged

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is the definition of 'poisonous'?

Back

Capable of causing harm or death through chemical means.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What characteristics define a predator?

Back

Predators are animals that hunt and feed on other animals.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

In what context might you use the word 'dribbles'?

Back

To describe a slow, steady flow of liquid, such as water from a leaky faucet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

How does camouflage help an insect survive?

Back

It allows the insect to blend in with its environment, making it harder for predators to spot.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the significance of camouflage in the animal kingdom?

Back

It serves as a survival mechanism, helping animals avoid detection by predators.