Life Cycle Review Part 1

What is a question that asks about the sequence or order of the stages in this life cycle?

• What stage of the life cycle happens directly after hatching?

• Where do turtles lay their eggs?

• How big do the adult turtles get?

• How long does it take for a turtle to hatch?

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NGSS.3-LS1-1

A student says the best way to observe a plant’s life cycle is to observe a plant that has recently sprouted from the ground and measure the amount it grows in a certain amount of time. What revisions would you tell the student in order to observe more of the plant’s life cycle?

• Observe many different types of plants to see the similarities and differences in plants.

• Observe a fully grown plant in order to see how tall the plant will be.

• Start with a seed, plant it, and water it to see how it will sprout.

• Start with a seed, plant it, and dig it out of the ground once it begins to grow. 

Which is the BEST question to ask about the sequence of a frog?

• Do all frogs swim after they hatch from an egg?

• What is the first step called after an egg is hatched?

• How many eggs do frogs lay?

• Why do frogs have long tails?

A student plants a seed in soil and places it near a window. A plant never grows. What revisions should the student make to watch the plant grow?

• It is impossible to grow a plant inside, it must grow outside.

• The student should not water the plant and let it grow on its own.

• Instead of growing the plant by the window, it should be in a dark space

• The student needs to keep the plant watered in order for it to grow.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which is the BEST question to determine the sequence of the goldfish life cycle?

• How long before the egg becomes an adult?

• How many eggs does a fish lay?

• Where do fish lay their eggs?

• When does the egg start to look like a fish?

A teacher asks students to investigate the life cycle of a flower. Which of the following would be the BEST idea for the student to do?

• Plant a seed inside a classroom and wait for it to grow.

• Plant a seed by a window and keep the plant watered.

• Go to the library and check out a book about flowers

• Examine different flowers around the school.

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NGSS.3-LS1-1

NGSS.4-LS1-1

 Read the scenario below then answer the question.

Sunflower seed directions- “plant the seed in soil, water frequently and give direct sunlight.”

Andy planted a sunflower seed to watch it grow. He read the seed package and then planted the sunflower seed in soil and watered it. He placed the plant on his desk and watered it every other day. After three weeks, he noticed there were no changes to his seed. 

What change do you think Andy needs to make for the sunflower to grow?

• He needs to water the seed less often.

• He should put more seeds in the pot.

• He should move the pot outside to a sunny spot

• He should move the pot outside to a shady spot.

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NGSS.3-LS3-2

Which is the BEST question to ask about the order of the dog’s life?

• When does an adolescence dog become an adult?

• How many babies does a mother have?

• What are the different types of dogs?

• Why is a puppy cute?

Sofia wants to investigate the life cycle of a carrot. Which of the following should she do? Choose the BEST answer.

• Plant a carrot seed and give it to her neighbor as a present.

• Plant a carrot seed and record her observations over time.

• Research carrots on the internet.

• Buy different types of carrots and record how they are alike and different.

Which is the BEST question to ask about the sequence of a chicken?

• What happens to the embryo after it hatches?

• How many eggs do chickens lay a day?

• When the chicks develop feathers?

• Why do the chicks change colors?

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NGSS.3-LS1-1