Magic School Bus Goes Cellular

What has happened to Arnold?

• Arnold’s skin has turned orange from eating too many “Sea Weedies”.

• Arnold’s skin has turned orange from eating too many carrots.

• Arnold’s skin has turned orange from eating too many crackers.

• Arnold’s skin has turned orange from eating too many popsicles.

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Why does Mrs. Frizzle have to shrink the students two times?

• because science is awesome

• Because The Frizz is pretty nutty

• Because cells are very small, so she had to shrink them twice

• because magic is fancy science

How do the students describe Phoebe’s skin?

• They describe her skin as being made of one large piece.

• They describe her skin as being made of many flat pieces, rather than one smooth piece, that easily flake off.

• They describe her skin as being made of many round donuts.

• They describe her skin as being made of many round tubes like noodles.

Cells are the _________ ________ of life

• building blocks

• shining stars

• crumples blobs

• fancy pants

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All living things are

• large like you and me

• omnivores like bears and racoons

• made of one or more cells

• made of organs and organ systems

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How does skin keep germs from getting in your body?

• By having many layers of skin cells, you skin acts as a protective barrier to prevent unnecessary items from entering your body

• Your skin is a slippery surface germs can't stick to

• Skin is a natural antibacterial agent

• Skin is hard and unchanging

How do the students enter the lower layers of Arnold’s and Phoebe’s skin?

• Through a mosquito bite!

• Through a pimple!

• Through a hair follicle!

• Through a freckle!

Your body is made of living cells that _____ and _____.

• have arms and legs

• grow and divide

• pump blood and sprout hairs

• never die and live forever

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Roughly how long would it take for new skins cells to regenerate and grow from the bottom layers, then reach the surface of the skin?

• about 30 minutes

• about 30 hours

• about 30 days

• about 30 weeks

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As Ms. Frizzle says, “We are what we eat!” What does she mean by this phrase?

• Cells get their food and energy to function from the food we eat, so it is important to eat healthy!

• Our skin turns colors to match the foods we eat.

• We all literally become fruits and vegetables one day.

• We eat what we love.

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