Unit 3: The Case of Otzi, the Iceman

Why had Otzi's body not decayed much?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of Otzi's bones had been strengthened by traveling long distances on sloping ground?

• tibia

• fibula

• sternum

• cranium

What does the word sloping mean in the following sentence?

It had been strengthened by traveling long distances on sloping ground

• flat

• rough

• slanted

• sandy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

A scientist found tiny specks of ______ in Otzi's tooth enamel

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why was using x-rays a good way to examine Otzi's body?

• X-rays show a picture of the outside of the body

• X-rays show a picture of the inside of the body

• X-rays show how muscles work

• X-rays show how the nervous system works

Why did the author write this selection?

• to tell readers about what scientists learned from a preserved iceman

• to question readers about scientists who examine bodies

• to educate readers about scientists in teh Alps

• to prevent readers from becoming scientists who preserve things from nature

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

According to the selection, what does the work kinsmen mean?

• animals

• kings

• relatives

• pets

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

If scientists misjudged something about Otzi, what does that mean they did?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Scientists may disagree about what features of Otzi's body indicate, which mean scientist may _____.

• not believe that something is honest

• not enjoy something

• not do what someone tells them to do

• not have the same opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4