Structure of Living Things; Generation Genius-Vocabulary

________________ means anything made up of a number of parts held together in a particular way.

• structure

• exoskeleton

• biomimicry

• botanist

Structures found on the inside of living things, such as the heart, lungs or brain are called _____________.

• external structures

• endoskeletons

• internal structures

• whip spiders

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Structures found on the outside of living things like skin, eyes and claws are called ________________.

• internal structures

• endoskeletons

• external structures

• exoskeletons

This animal is also called a tailless whip scorpion. They are harmless to humans.

• whip spider

• scorpion spider

• exoskeleton

• eight-legged scorpion

A type of skeleton found on the outside of a living thing that covers its body for protection is called _____________.

• endoskeleton

• exoskeleton

• internal structure

• whip spider

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A skeleton that is on the inside of a living thing is called an ______________.

• exoskeleton

• endoskeleton

• botanist

• external structure

A scientist that studies plants is called a __________.

• botanist

• plant doctor

• geologist

• philanthropist

Scientists use _______________ when they design materials inspired by nature.

• biomimicry

• botany

• geology

• bioluminescence

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2