Scientfic Inquiry

Front

Which of these could be observed using the sense of sight? temperature of the air, change in the height of plants, sweetness of a new chemical, sound made by an engine

Back

change in the height of plants

Front

During an investigation, which of the following should only a teacher do? Options: be careful around heated objects, clean up broken glass, handle plants, use caution when mixing solutions

Back

clean up broken glass

Front

Which is safe to taste during an investigation? Options: any material from a clean beaker, anything that smells good, any clear liquid, only what your teacher tells you to taste

Back

only what your teacher tells you to taste

Front

What is the purpose of wearing a lab apron?

Back

to protect your clothes and skin

Front

You are about to conduct a science investigation. What should you do first? Options: Clean up your desk, Set up the equipment, Write in your science notebook, Listen to directions

Back

Listen to directions

Front

Suppose you notice that a glass table feels smooth. Which term best describes this statement?

Back

qualitative observation

Front

Which of these is used to make a qualitative observation? Options: magnifier, stopwatch, graduated cylinder, pan balance

Back

magnifier

Front

Which tool would you use to observe and describe the shape of the wings of a fly? Options: pan balance, meter tape, hand lens, thermometer

Back

hand lens

Front

Which of these is NOT something you can use a magnifier to do? Options: make small objects look larger, study small details of objects, compare the mass of two insects, compare the body parts of insects

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compare the mass of two insects

Front

Which tool should you use to measure the length around a ball? Options: graduated cylinder, ruler, scale, meter tape

Back

meter tape