7th Grade Life Science Textbook Scavenger Hunt

Answer Key

1)What is the title of the 7th grade science book ?

Focus on Life Science

2)How many Units are in the book?

Four (4)

3)What is the name of Chapter 3?

Cell Structure and Function

4)How many sections are in Chapter 14?

Four (4)

5)What is the Big Idea for Chapter 4?

How do cells obtain the energy they need to carry out all their functions?

6)What scientific tool is pictured on page 68?

Light Microscope

7)What is another name for vocabulary words?

Key Terms

8)The English and Spanish Glossary are pages________ to __________.

Pages 690 to 711

9)Name the two types of cells. See pages 90-91_____________ and ________________.

Animal and Plant

10)Name the Vocabulary Skills that will help you learn the meaning of words you do not recognize. 1. Word Analysis2. Use Clues to Determine Meaning3. Identify Multiple Meanings4. Identify Related Word Forms

11)Name the High-Use Academic Words on pg 188. 1. Normal2. Structure3. Affect4. Technique

12)Name the scientists on pg 141. Microbiologist2. Entomologist3. Ecologist4. Physiologist

13)What is the 1st Essential Question on pg. 38? Hint the question next to the key.What causes waves?

14)What is the name of Figure 15 on page 174?.Genes on Chromosomes

15)Name five(5) of the Safety Symbols on pg 686.

1) Safety Goggles 11) Fumes 2) Lab Apron 12) Sharp Object3) Breakage 13) Animal Safety4) Heat-Resistant Gloves 14) Plant Safety5) Heating 15) Electric Shock6) Flames 16) Physical Safety7) No Flames 17) Disposal8) Corrosive Chemical 18) Hand Washing9) Poison 19) General Safety Awareness10) Plastic Gloves

16)Name the ten (10) Math Review Skills use in Science. See pg. 681-685

1. Mean, Median Mode 10. Scientific Notation2. Probability3. Area4. Circumference5. Fractions6. Decimals7. Ratio and Proportion8. Percentage9. Significant Figures

17)What is the name of the Video Field Trip for Chapter 11, Section 3? Mollusk, Arthropods and

Echinoderms.

18)What is the name of the Standards Warm-up on pg. 388? What is Fruit?

What is the Web Code for Go Online SciLinks on pg. 196? Web Code: scn-0341

20)What is a mutation? A change in a gene or

chromosome.