The Science Behind Sight Vocab

The selection explains that some materials reflect light. What does reflect mean?

• to use up

• to bounce back

• to make bigger

• to bring into being

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.4

Look at the diagram on page 111 of The Science Behind Sight. What does the diagram explain?

• how the lens in your eye changes when you look at far away objects

• the field of vision for animals with eyes at the front of their heads

• why shadows form

• how cats can see in the dark

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

Look at the diagram on page 113 of The Science Behind Sight. How does this diagram help you to better understand the text?

• It shows the parts of the outer eye.

• It shows how a magnifying glass works.

• It shows how you can see.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

What is the author's purpose for writing The Science Behind Sight?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

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CCSS.RI.3.6

The Science Behind Sight is --

• fiction

• nonfiction

How you notice or experience something using your senses is your _____________.

• perception

• distinguish

• aroma

• judge

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

A strong, pleasant smell

• illuminates

• aroma

• reflect

• distinguish

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RI.3.4

Something that is ______________ is experienced through the sense of touch.

• tactile

• luminous

• transparent

• distinguish

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

A ______________ object is something that gives off light.

• reflect

• luminous

• perception

• transparent

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CCSS.RI.3.4

If an object is ___________________, you can see through it.

• reflect

• transparent

• distinguish

• aroma

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RI.3.4