Backyard Biologist

What tree does this leaf belong to:

• eastern cottonwood

• cucumber tree

• chestnut oak

• Balsam fir

Is this a mammal?

• Yes

• No

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What leaf is this?

• Ginko

• Willow Oak

• Magnolia

• Tulip Poplar

• Chestnut Oak

What is this tree?

• the Prickly Pear Cactus

• the Pecan Tree

Large evergreen tree; produces cones that are 4-8" long; 4" needle-like leaves in 5 needle clusters

• River Birch

• Eastern White Pine

• Border Forsythia

• Japanese Maple

Medium sized deciduous tree; 4 trunks or stems with thin sheets of light colored bark peeling off the trunks

• Dumbcane

• Bradford Pear

• River Birch

• Pin Oak

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

• locust

• american elm

• white oak

• swamp oak

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the primary role of a backyard biologist?

• To study and document local wildlife and plant species

• To design and build backyard gardens

• To conduct laboratory experiments on plant genetics

• To develop new species of plants and animals

Which of the following tools would a backyard biologist most likely use to observe insects?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Magnifying glass

A backyard biologist observes that certain plants in their garden are wilting. Which of the following is a possible scientific explanation?

• The plants are receiving too much sunlight

• The plants are being overwatered

• The soil lacks essential nutrients

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1