Parents and Offspring
Grade 1 - Science - Building Confidence

NameDate
Which young animal is the offspring of a cat?
- kitten
- chick
- calf
Which observation shows that the kitten is like the cat?
- Only the kitten needs food.
- Neither animal grows.
- Both have four legs.
How is the young puppy different from its parent?
- It is not living.
- It is smaller.
- It needs no water.
Which conclusion fits observations of a dog and puppy?
- They are alike, not exact copies.
- They must look exactly alike.
- Young never change as they grow.
A parent cat brings food to the young. How can this help its kitten?
- It changes the young into a plant.
- It stops the young from growing.
- It helps the young survive.
A class is matching animal families. Which baby belongs with the dog?
- calf
- puppy
- cub
Which shared trait is evidence that the kitten and cat are related?
- Neither animal grows.
- They live on different planets.
- Both have four legs.
Which detail shows the kitten is not an exact copy of the cat?
- It needs no water.
- It is smaller.
- It is not living.
What general pattern can be inferred from this dog family?
- Young never change as they grow.
- They must look exactly alike.
- They are alike, not exact copies.
How does a parent that keeps the young warm help its kitten?
- It makes the young nonliving.
- It changes the young into a plant.
- It helps the young survive.