Grade 4 & 5 Science – First Day Icebreaker

Vocabulary and key concepts from the Grade 4 and 5 Science introductory icebreaker game, including topics on Space, Animals, Earth, and Science Experiments.

The Sun

The star at the centre of our solar system.

Eight ($8$)

The total number of planets in our solar system.

Mars

The planet known as the Red Planet.

Jupiter

The largest planet in our solar system.

Saturn

The planet famous for its rings.

The Moon

Earth's natural satellite.

Mercury

The planet closest to the Sun.

Gravity

The force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and pulls objects towards Earth.

Insects

Animals that have exactly $6$ legs.

Spiders

Animals that have exactly $8$ legs.

Dolphins

Dolphins are classified as mammals rather than fish.

Herbivores

Animals that eat only plants.

Carnivores

Animals that eat other animals.

Omnivores

Animals that eat both plants and animals.

Gills

The body part fish use to breathe underwater.

Atmosphere

The layer of air around Earth.

States of Matter

The three main forms matter can take: solids, liquids, and gases.

Evaporation

The process by which liquid water changes into a gas.

Magma

Molten rock located beneath Earth's surface.

Lava

Molten rock that comes out of a volcano.

Thermometer

The instrument used to measure temperature.

Oxygen

The gas that humans breathe in.

Carbon dioxide

The gas that humans breathe out.