Read and Understand Science

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1 Read and Understand Science Grades 4 6 Correlated to State Standards Congratulations on your purchase of some of the finest teaching materials in the world. For information about other Evan-Moor products, call , fax , or visit our Web site, Entire contents 2002 EVAN-MOOR CORP. 18 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA Printed in USA.

2 Table of Contents The Common Cold by Kathleen Simpson...5 Life Science human body s reaction to an invading virus Everybody into the Pool! by Judith Herbst...10 Life Science life in the intertidal zone Why Do Basketballs Bounce? Why Do Eggs...Not? by Kathleen Simpson...15 Physical Science energy storage and transfer The Sun s Radiation by Kathleen Simpson...20 Physical Science light and photosynthesis Gravity by Kathleen Simpson...25 Earth and Space Science effect on solar system, tides Bouncing and Bending Beams of Light by Delana Heidrich Physical Science reflection, refraction, mirror images A Better Gizmo by Judith Herbst Science and Technology the process of invention All Rise by Delana Heidrich Life Science yeast s role in baking and fermentation Making Your Car Move by Delana Heidrich Science and Technology alternative fuel sources Comets by Kathleen Simpson Earth and Space Science comet composition and movements Asking Mr. Aims by Delana Heidrich Earth and Space Science types of rocks and their uses The Greatest Show on Earth by Judith Herbst Earth and Space Science a total solar eclipse A Compound Mystery by Judith Herbst Physical Science making chemical compounds A Breath of Wind by Judith Herbst...70 Earth and Space Science how tornadoes form An Inside Look at the San Andreas Fault by Delana Heidrich...75 Earth and Space Science tectonic plates and earthquakes Dear Professor Parsec by Judith Herbst Physical Science flight and rocketry Jocelyn Bell Burnell by Kathleen Simpson Science and Technology astronomer Probing the Periodic Table by Delana Heidrich Physical Science history and structure of periodic table The Mystery of the Melted Candy Bar by Delana Heidrich Science and Technology microwave technology Just for the Fun of It by Judith Herbst Science and Technology improving airplane wing design Global Warming by Kathleen Simpson Earth and Space Science causes and consequences of global warming Here s Looking at You, Kid by Judith Herbst Life Science diversity of animal eyes Understanding Extinction by Delana Heidrich Life Science conservation and tourism in conflict McDonald Observatory by Kathleen Simpson Science and Technology stargazing telescopes Cells: Structure and Function by Kathleen Simpson Life Science cell structure and diversity Crooked Cells by Sarah Martin Life Science sickle-cell anemia Communicating Through the Ages by Delana Heidrich Science and Technology printing press, telegraph, telephone, Internet, etc. 1 Read and Understand, Science Grades 4 6 EMC 3305

3 The Common Cold t virus Nostril Tongue Throat Receptor Virus Nasal cell 5 Read and Understand, Science Grades 4 6 EMC 3305

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5 Name Questions about The Common Cold The Common Cold Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. Describe how the cold virus gets into your body. 2. What happens to a cell after a virus attaches to it? 3. What is the purpose of the extra mucous that your body makes when you have a cold? 4. Why do you cough and sneeze when you have a cold? 5. Why can t you catch the same cold virus twice? 6. Describe two things you can do to avoid getting colds. 7 Read and Understand, Science Grades 4 6 EMC 3305

6 Vocabulary The Common Cold are words that mean the same or almost the same thing. responds unhappy settles on stick to easygoing kill 1. miserable 4. destroy 2. agreeable 5. reacts 3. alights 6. attach particle antibody infected receptor cell mucous 1. the smallest unit of life; the smallest living part of the body 3. damaged or made sick by a virus or bacteria 4. something that receives or catches something else 5. a substance made in the body to act against a virus 6. a speck, or very small bit 8 Read and Understand, Science Grades 4 6 EMC 3305