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Name: ________________________

Date: _________________________

5th

Grade Science Study Guide

MIXED LIFE SCIENCE OBJECTIVES--Modified

Life cycles, Classification of Vertebrates, Inherited Traits, Learned Behavior

Vocabulary to Know:Study Hint: Write out the definitions of these words on index cards (flash cards) or make

a vocabulary flip book to help you study! Use the definitions from the science textbook

and information in your science binder to help.

organism inherited trait bird

reptile fish metamorphosis

amphibian direct development learned behavior

germination invertebrate egg

vertebrate larva pupa

mammals instinct life cycle

Things to think about:

Study Hint: Write out the answers to each of these questions on notebook paper or on

index cards. You can also draw pictures/diagrams on paper, and/or make your own

Power Point slides, etc. to help you study. You should also review the study aides that wemade in class. These should be in the Ziploc bag in your binder. Be sure to look the

information up in the science book and in your science binder so that you can study the

correct things for the test!

1. Name and describe the stages in the life cycles of the following organismsstarting at ANY point in the life cycle:

Butterfly

Frog

GrasshopperDog

Flowering plant

2. List and describe the major characteristics of each class of vertebrates:

What physical features do all mammals have in common?

Birds?Amphibians?

Reptiles?

Fish?

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3. Categorize organisms into one of 5 categories of vertebrates based on physical

characteristics:EX: A heffalump is warm-blooded, has two wings, and is

covered with feathers. What kind of vertebrate is a heffelump?

Study hint: Make up your own riddles for family members and friends!

4. Identify common inherited traits in animals, including humans.a. EX: hair color, eye color, skin color, etc.look for as many examples as

you can find

5. Distinguish between inherited traits and learned behavior. Whats the difference?

6. Give examples of learned behavior in animals, including humans.

a. EX: brushing your teeth, tying your shoes, language, using toolslist as

many examples as you can find.

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using the recommended study hints and other study techniques that I know work well for

me.

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(11/20/09). IT WILL BE COLLECTED ALONG WITH THE EXAM.

Thank you for your hard work!