2. Mixed Social Studies Science Ecosystems Communities 50 40 30 20 10 20 30 40 50 10 20 30 40 50 10 20 30 40 50 10 20 30 40 50

3. Why do people form communities? Communities 1 – 10 Points To make their lives better

4. Communities are changed by what 2 things? Communities 1 – 20 Points People and events

5. How are governors and presidents selected to lead? Communities 1 – 30 Points Citizens vote for them

6. What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution? Communities1 – 40 Points It says how the government works.

7. In our country, citizens Vote for leaders who make the law Give permission to the government to make the laws Agree to obey the laws Communities 1 – 50 Points This is called: The Consent of the Governed

8. The color of a flower produced by a plant is an example of its: Ecosystems 2 – 10 Points Traits

9. 2 examples of learned behaviors of a beaver. Ecosystems 2 – 20 Points Cutting trees, building dams, learning to swim/dive

10. Birds < Fish < Insects < Plants If all the insects were removed from this food chain, what would decrease first? Ecosystems 2 – 30 Points The Fish

11. What is an example of force of nature that would impact an ecosystem? Category 2 – 40 Points Tornado, Flood, Hurricane, lightning (fire)

12. Fill in the blanks A rock and plant live together in an environment, called an ____________. Habitats such as ponds, marshes, and swamps are types of _________. Wetland ecosystems exist in many types of ________, like mountains, hills, valleys and plains. It is important to continue water _____________ to save our natural resources. The Audubon Society is working to protect Mitchell Lake for the ______ _____ of the community. Category 2 – 50 Points Ecosystem wetlands landforms conservation common good

13. What are some things that scientist do? Science 3 – 10 Points Experiment, investigate, wonder about the world, ask questions, find solutions, analyze, take risks, self motivate, read, observe, write, predict

14. If you are pouring water during a science investigation, what do you do if the water spills? Science 3 – 20 Points Tell the teacher immediately

15. What happens to Jell-O in the refrigerator? Science 3 – 30 Points It changes from a liquid to a solid

16. What happens when you put water in the freezer? What happens when you take it back out? Science 3 – 40 Points Water freezes into a solid. The ice thaws back into water

17. How would you use the following tools in a science lab? Double pan balance: _____________ Magnifying glass: _________ Microscope: __________ Thermometer: _________ Magnet: _________ Science 3 – 50 Points Measure the mass To view small things To make very small objects appear larger Measure temperature Test if the properties are metal

18. Why do people explore? S.S. 4 – 10 Points To find answers to their questions

19. What is an example of a common good? S.S. 4 – 20 Points Donate food to a community, Donate clothing, NOT polluting, picking up trash

20. How can you be a good citizen? S.S. 4 – 30 Points Respect others, donate, treat others fair, being honest, being responsible & trustworthy

21. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? S.S. 4 – 40 Points It lists the rights of people in the United States

22. How did Ben Franklin change his community? S.S. 4 – 50 Points Published Poor Richard’s Almanac Helped write the Declaration of Independence Represented the U.S. colonies Negotiated the alliance with France and Treaty of Paris Participated in the U.S. Constitutional Convention Proved lightning was a form of electricity Invented- bifocal glasses, the Franklin Stove and many other useful items

23. How do explorers, inventors and scientist use notebooks? Mixed 5 – 10 Points To record information, collected through investigations and explorations.

24. What is the main function of a plants roots? Mixed 5 – 20 Points To absorb water

25. How do people conserve the wetlands? Mixed 5 – 30 Points Educational brochures, building stilts, replant

26. How is Texas Parks and Wildlife funded? Mixed 5 – 40 Points By the STATE government

27. What are some reasons why it would be acceptable for a wetland to be disturbed? Mixed 5 – 50 Points If it benefits the Common Good (helps most people)