Unit 8: Pulse of Life Theme 15: Nature’s Building Blocks
element- a necessary part of something A wheel is an element that is essential to making a bike work properly.
storage- to put something in a safe place for later Some storage compartments hold winter items for later in the year.
biology- the study of all living things Throughout schools, biology is often studied in science classes.
emerge- to come out of something or somewhere A butterfly will emerge from a cocoon.
specimen- a sample of something that represents the group The New Orleans Insect Museum has over 30,000 insect specimens that can be observed.
arrange- to make plans to do it Florists arrange flowers to beatify a certain event.
nucleus- the small mass at the center of most cells containing DNA The nucleus is also sometimes referred to as the "control center” of cells.
detail- any one specific piece of information that makes up something else This belt buckle has many specific details that make it unique.
cell- the basic unit of all plants and animals In the body, there are brain cells, skin cells, liver cells, stomach cells, etc.
division- the process of separating something into parts Long division is a skill learned in mathematics that carries on into our adult lives.