Why Would a Sea Turtle Eat a Plastic Bag?

Why might a sea turtle eat a plastic bag?

• Because it looks like a jellyfish

• Because it smells like fish

• Because it is shiny

• Because it is colorful

What is one of the main topics of the lesson?

• Animal & Plant Adaptations

• Space Exploration

• Weather Patterns

• Human Anatomy

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What is a 'learned behavior'?

• A behavior that is taught by humans

• A behavior that is learned based on past experiences

• A behavior that is instinctual

• A behavior that is random

What is an 'instinct'?

• A behavior that is forgotten over time

• A behavior that a living thing does without being taught

• A behavior that is learned from books

• A behavior that is copied from other animals

What do animals use their senses for?

• To make loud noises

• To gather information about the environment

• To fly

• To build homes

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What is a 'model' in science?

• A pretend version of something that scientists use

• A type of animal

• A type of plant

• A real-life object

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What is the purpose of the Raccoon Brain Model activity?

• To study the diet of raccoons

• To observe raccoons in the wild

• To learn how to build a raccoon habitat

• To understand how an animal’s senses, brain, and memories work together

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What is the 'brain' responsible for?

• Receiving and responding to signals from the senses and storing memories

• Making the body grow

• Helping animals fly

• Producing food for the body

What do students use to gather clues about the Mystery Item?

• A microscope

• A telescope

• Their senses of touch, sight, and smell

• A computer

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