Exploring the Parts of an Egg

A Grade 4 science worksheet to identify and understand the different parts of a chicken egg.

Grade 4 Science BiologyParts of an Egg

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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer

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5-LS1-1

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1. Which part of the egg protects the inside?

Yolk

Shell

Albumen

Chalaza

2. What is another name for the egg white?

Yolk

Germinal Disc

Albumen

Air Cell

3. The is the yellow, central part of the egg.

4. The two twisted ropes that hold the yolk in place are called the .

5. The small pocket of air found at the large end of the egg is called the .

6. The eggshell is completely solid and has no tiny holes.

True

False

7. The chalaza helps keep the yolk centered in the egg.

True

False

8. Describe the main function of the eggshell.

9. Why is the yolk important for a developing chick?