THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST: #6 If you could own a sea creature as a pet, what would it be? What could you learn from this pet? REMEMBER—THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST!

REFLECTION What Life Science concept is the one you think you must work on the most? Why?

THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST: #7 Imagine that you are lying on your beach towel after swimming in the ocean. As you soak up the warm sun rays, you feel something poking your back beneath the towel. Describe what might be trying to poke its way out of the sand. REMEMBER—THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST!

REFLECTION What land biome would you like to have your home? Why?

THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST: #8 Imagine you are fishing in a lake in the forest. You cast your line and suddenly a small fish flies out of the water and into a bird’s nest in a tree; then it jumps back into the water. Tell me about this mysterious fish. What scientific concept is being described? REMEMBER—THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST!

REFLECTION Which land biome would you not like to have your home? Why?

THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST: #9 The school board is planning to install metal detectors at all entrances to your school. Write about what you would say to the school board if you were asked to give your opinion about the installation of the detectors. Use scientific reasons for your argument. REMEMBER—THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST!

REFLECTION Name three differences between freshwater and saltwater biomes.

THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST: #10 Have you ever listened to the birds chirping outside? What words do their noises resemble? Write down a pretend conversation that two or more birds might be having outside your window. What science related concepts could they be talking about? REMEMBER—THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST!

REFLECTION Name three differences and three similarities between land and aquatic biomes.