7th Grade Beginning of the Quarter

Open Ended

What is one thing about science that you find interesting or would like to learn more about?

Open Ended

Why is it important to keep an organized binder?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of qualitative observations?

• Color

• Weight

• Texture

• Taste

Open Ended

Name two tools that can be used to collect qualitative observations.

Multiple Choice

Which tool would you use to measure the mass of an object?

• Ruler

• Balance/scale

• Thermometer

• Stopwatch

Multiple Choice

This piece of lab equipment is called a ______________.

• test tube
• meter stick
• scale
• thermometer

Multiple Choice

The _______________ measures temperature.

• triple beam balance
• spring scale
• graduated cylinder
• thermometer

Multiple Choice

What is measured with a graduated cylinder?

• Passage of time
• Distance from one thing to another
• Weight of an object
• Volume of liquid

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between an observation and an inference?

• Observations are based on opinions, inferences are based on facts.

• Observations use senses and tools, inferences are conclusions drawn from observations.

• Observations are always qualitative, inferences are always quantitative.

• Observations require measurements, inferences require descriptions.

Multiple Choice

An observation that has a number is called a _________ observation?

• quantitative

• qualitative

• inference

• observation

Multiple Choice

Using your senses to gather information is called an _____?

• observation

• inference

• question

Multiple Choice

The mother horse is teaching the foal how to scratch it's back. This is an example of

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

• inference

Multiple Choice

The color of the foal is brown and white.

• quantitative

• qualitative

• inference

Multiple Choice

Match the statement below to the correct description:

If it rains, there will be more leaves growing on the tree.

• Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Match the statement below to the correct description:

The boat sailed 472 meters.

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

Multiple Choice

Match the statement below to the correct description:

When we mixed water and calcium chloride together in the beaker, the beaker got very hot.

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

Multiple Choice

If your teacher asked you to make qualitative observations about the class’s pet hamster, which group of words might be used?

• A  mass of 3 kg, 11 cm long, age of 16 months
• A  mass of 3 kg, 11 cm long, cute
• A  long hair, white and brown colored, soft
• A  temperature, length, weight

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture

• The vase is broken.
• The girls' bow is blue and purple.
• The girl broke the vase.
• The girl has blonde hair.

Multiple Choice

It tastes sweet.

• Qualitative
• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

What's a potential consequence of not following classroom expectations?

• Gaining popularity among peers

• Disrupting the learning process for yourself and others

• Demonstrating your independence from rules

• Getting rewarded with extra free time

Multiple Choice

True or False: Following classroom norms and expectations only benefits teachers, not students.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Why should you contribute to creating a respectful classroom atmosphere by following norms?

• It's not your responsibility to contribute

• You should only contribute if you're directly asked by the teacher

• It helps everyone feel valued and comfortable in the learning environment

• Respectful atmospheres hinder learning and should be avoided

Multiple Choice

Classroom norms help students:

• Learn rules for sports and games.

• Know expectations for behavior and participation

• Decide what the teacher grades.

• Choose which students sit together.

Open Ended

What are two classroom norms you think are important for this classroom.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of classroom norms?

• To create a positive, respectful, and productive learning environment

• To make rules for punishment

• To limit student creativity

• To increase homework assignments

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a standard operating procedure?

• To provide routines for daily tasks

• To document data

• To confuse students

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of routines that might be included in classroom SOPs?

• Beginning of class routines

• End-of-class routines

• Classroom cleanup procedures

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

How do Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) help in the classroom according to the slides?

• They ensure consistency, safety, and smooth operations

• They make classes longer

• They reduce student participation

• They eliminate classroom rules

Multiple Choice

What is one benefit of having end-of-class routines in place?

• They help ensure a smooth transition out of class

• They make students leave early

• They reduce learning time

• They increase classroom noise

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in creating a standard operating procedure?

• Identify the process to be documented

• Review existing documentation

• Gather input from everyone

• Create a draft of the procedure