Exploring Science and Nature - Informational Text

What do some plants produce to protect themselves from predators?

• Sweet nectar

• Noxious chemicals

• Colorful flowers

• Soft leaves

What causes the foul smell when food spoils?

• Dust

• Water

• Bacteria

• Sunlight

What skill is important for scientists when they face unexpected challenges?

• Running fast

• Improvisation

• Drawing

• Singing

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why might a scientist mix certain chemicals on purpose?

• To make a mess

• To create a reaction

• To change colors

• To make it rain

What is an example of a peculiar adaptation in animals?

• Running in circles

• Froth as a shield

• Sleeping all day

• Eating grass

What is one of the key components students should identify in the passage?

• The number of pages in the book

• Harmful substances in plants

• The author's favorite color

• The year the passage was written

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What type of graphic organizer can students create?

• A timeline

• A mind map or flowchart

• A pie chart

• A bar graph

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

How do harmful plants and unpleasant smells help us understand nature?

• They make nature more beautiful.

• They show nature's complexities.

• They are not important.

• They make nature simple.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

What role does creativity play in scientific exploration?

• It makes science boring.

• It is not needed in science.

• It helps scientists to solve problems quickly.

• It stops scientific progress.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

How do peculiar adaptations of animals enhance our appreciation for nature?

• They make animals look funny.

• They show the ingenuity of nature.

• They are not noticeable.

• They make nature confusing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1