Morning Work Jan. 6th

1.) Read the poem below. The write two thoughts you would like to share with the class about the poem. 2.) Answer the science question. Write an explanation to defend your answers.

3.) Solve/answer the math problems.

Poetry

The Way I Play Soccer Sweat streams down my face, And my skin turns red under the watchful eye of the sun.

The sound of cleats pounding the earth is deafening As my enemies charge down the field towards me.

I can sense the shooter is going to miss; All at once, the ball collides into my chest.

Screams of victory roar across the field.

The grass stained, game ball rests Rests lovingly between my two hands.

Math

1. J.P. ran a 200-meter race in 25.743 seconds. Yazmine ran the race in 25.74 seconds. Who finished first?

A. Yazmine, because 25.74 < 25.743.

B. Yazmine, because 25.743 < 25.74

C. J.P., because 25.743 < 25.74

D. J.P., because 25.74 = 25.743 2. At a recent track meet, the fastest time in the 40-yard dash was 4.37 seconds, and the slowest time was 5.8 seconds. How much time passed between the fastest runner and the slowest runner?

A. 1.43 seconds B. 1.53 seconds C. 10.17 seconds D. 25.35 seconds

Science

1. A woodpecker uses its long sharp beak to get insects from a tree trunk. What factors would most likely contribute to the extinction of this woodpecker species?

A) The woodpecker finds a new source of food to eat.

B) There are more trees growing in the forest.

C) People use pesticides to kill the insects in the forest.

D) There is an increase in the size of the insect population.

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In a forest, how do decomposers help other organisms survive? A. They release oxygen into the air that animals breathe.

B. They put nutrients into the soil that plants use to grow.

C. They provide shelter in forests where animals can hide.

D. They use sunlight to make food for plants and animals

Morning Work Jan. 7

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Poetry

Summertime is here My tongue is a piece of sandpaper I’m dissolving into a puddle.

I want to dive into a snowdrift Though I’m sure that would befuddle Open me up, my organs are cooked I think I’m now well done.

You can fry an egg upon my brow As I melt away in the sun!

1. Plaza Pizza sells large pizzas for $10.Each additional B.

topping costs $2. Mrs. Fisher is buying 1 large pizza with 3 additional toppings. She will pay with a$20 bill. She used the expression 20 – 10 – 3 x 2 to find how much change she should receive. How much change should Mrs. Fisher receive? A. $2 $4 C. $6 D. $14 2.

Math

1. Why do some animals have to compete for resources within an ecosystem?

A. They like to play games.

B. Some resources are limited.

C. They share the same habitat.

D. The trees shed their leaves. 2. A large factory gives off pollutants into a nearby river. The pollutants begin to kill plants and trees nearby. How will this affect the ecosystem?

Science

A) The number of herbivores will decrease.

B) The number of carnivores will increase.

C) The number of producers will increase.

D) The number of dead trees and plants will decrease.

Morning Work Jan. 8

th 1.) Read the poem below. The write two thoughts you would like to share with the class about the poem. 2.) Answer the science question. Write an explanation to defend your answers.

3.) Solve/answer the math problems.

Poetry

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Spring The newborn flowers blossom in all sizes and vivid colors.

When you walk by, their sweet and luscious aromas ensnare you..

The beautiful butterflies titter Around the light grassy areas.

The trees are full of lush, dark green leaves.

Spring is when you can really savor the intense scent of nature

Math

1. Answer question 4 and 5 using the numbers below.

A. 63,824.579 B. 23,687.495

4. Which statement is true about the numbers?

A. The 4 in number A is 10 times bigger than the 4 in number B.

B. The 4 in number A is 1/10 the amount of the 4 in number B.

C. The 4 in number A is the same amount as the 4 in number B. 5. Which statement is true about the numbers?

A. The 9 in number A is 10 times bigger than the 9 in number B.

B. The 9 in number A is 1/10 the amount of the 9 in number B.

C. The 9 in number A is the same amount as the 9 in number B.

Science

1. What is a large body of air that has nearly the same temperature and humidity? A. greenhouse effect B. climate C. air mass D. air pressure E. humidity 2. What are two true facts about Hurricanes?

A. They are also called Twisters B. Occur in Midwestern US C. They are also called Typhoons D. Occur in warm ocean water E. They are a type of cloud

Morning Work Jan. 9

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Poetry

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Rain

Rain races onto the porch Hitting hard like Rockets rushing in a race to the glass.

Rattling rain, rattling the window panes.

The droplets dance daintily Until they cleverly connect in A pool of promise for a rainbow .

Math

2 What is the relationship between 7 and 0.07 in the number 7.673?

A. 7 is 1,000 times smaller than 0.07

B. 7 is 100 times smaller than 0.07

C. 7 is 1,000 times bigger than 0.07

D. 7 is 100 times bigger than 0.07

Science

1 Which diagram shows how energy flows through a food chain? A. Producers -> Carnivores -> Herbivores B. Sun -> Producers -> Herbivores -> Carnivores C. Sun -> Carnivores -> Producers -> Consumers D. Herbivores -> Carnivores -> Producers

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. A farmer wants to grow healthy crops, so he adds decomposers to the soil in his field. How will the decomposers help the crops ?

A) The decomposers will break down dead organisms into nutrients for the plants.

B) The decomposers will turn water vapor into liquid water for the plants.

C) The decomposers will change carbon dioxide into oxygen for the plants.

D) The decomposers will attack any parasites that try to hurt the plants.

Morning Work Jan. 13

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Poetry

The Basketball Game

The basketball swished As the ball dived right through It was a great shot, this much is true The buzzer let out it’s nasally laugh The end of the quarter, the end of the half The game did resume when the ref’s whistle barked ‘Players get ready’, their interest was sparked It was a tough game, the court became scuffed The brooms cleaned and polished, and made it all buffed The backboard was aching, as the shots kept on coming Despite its best efforts, the ball kept on drumming We had so much fun, the basket was tired And all of the players were hot and perspired 1 Which statement is false?

a) 7.6 = 7.60

b) 7.006 < 7.600

c) 7.6 < 7.60

d) 76 > 7.6

Science Math

2 Estimate the difference of 13.88 and 7.29

A) 21 B) 7 C) 21.17

D) 6.59

1. What is a likely consequence of cutting down rain forests? A. a reduction in the amount of air pollution on Earth B. an increase in the number of plants living on Earth C. a reduction in the variety of organisms living on Earth D. an increase in the number of arctic ecosystems on Earth 2. Which of these represents organization from most diverse to least diverse?

A. biosphere  ecosystem  population  community B. ecosystem  biosphere  population  community C. community  D. biosphere  biosphere  ecosystem  ecosystem  community  population population

Morning Work Jan. 14

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Poetry

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Math

2. 8.6 X 100 = ?

My Dog

His bark breaks the sound barrier His nose is as cold as an ice box.

A wag of his tail causes hurricanes His jumping causes falling rocks.

He eats a mountain of dog food And drinks a water fall dry.

But though he breaks the bank He’s the apple of my eye.

A) 0.086

B) 0.86

C) 86 D) 860

Science

1. Different types of birds within an environment may feed on different types of organisms. What is a benefit of this type of interaction? A. It allows different birds to build better nests.

B. It reduces competition between different birds.

C. It causes different birds to reproduce more often.

D. It allows different birds to escape from predators.

2. Antelope are grazing animals. They travel across the grasslands of Africa, eating grass. If there were too many antelope in an area, there would probably be— A. fewer predators of antelope B. many other large grazing animals C. tall shrubs and many trees D. less grass and more bare soil.

Morning Work Jan. 15

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Math Poetry

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The Secret Seed

by Allan Wolf A seed holds tomorrow inside her shell.

What will she be?

She will not tell.

To find out what, you’ll have to wait and watch her grow from grain to great.

2. A. 6 B. 6.5

C. 1,300 D. 2,600

Science

1. What is responsible for breaking down a dead tree or dead deer in a deciduous forest?

A) producers B) decomposers C) consumers D) scavengers 2. The job that a plant or animal does within an ecosystem is called its— A) habitat.

B) energy source.

C) niche.

D) food web.

Morning Work Jan. 16

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Math Poetry

The Last Shot The crowd was as tense as a mouse meeting fear; Their backs are straighter than rulers.

Time is like the speed of light.

Everybody’s eyes are as large as saucers.

I am always given the last shot; My aim is as certain as the rising sun.

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example of habitat reduction caused by humans?

A. Birds and animals flee a forest fire caused by lightning.

B. Birds become sick from eating insects new to their area.

C. Fish swimming to breeding grounds are blocked by dams.

D. A new species of fish migrates up a river, competing with native fish for

Science

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This biome is the world’s most biologically diverse ecosystem. They contain over 50% of the plant and animal species though they only cover about 7% of the land’s surface. They play a critical role in the global climate. Most of these are located near the equator. A) Taiga B) Tropical Rainforest C) Deciduous Forest D) Desert