4th Grade- Texas Science Fusion Unit 1

Which does this tool measure? 

• Pan Balance
• Mass
• Weight
• Scale

What is the first thing all scientists do?

• draw conclusions
• form a question 
• create a hypothesis
• organize data

What is an observation?

• what you can see
• an inference
• an opinion
• A statement about what you can see, hear, feel, touch or taste

What is an accurate observation about this photo?

• someone must have told a joke
• happy photos make me happy
• there are 7 people in this photo
• they are at work

What is a hypothesis?

• opinion
• experiment
• conclusion
• prediction 

Why might scientists use a model? 

• represent something that is too big or small
• they like to make things
• it is more fun
• it is better than an experiment

Jessica is studying the parts of a plant. Which tool should she use to investigate the structure of the plant?

• Telescope
• Hand Lens
• Meterstick
• Computer

Which tool would be used to measure the weight of a book?

• A meterstick
• A Pan Balance
• A Spring Scale
• A Triple Beam Balance

A student wants to bounce a light from a flashlight onto a wall. Which tool could she use?

• Mirror
• Camera
• Hand Lens
• Collecting Net

What unit of measure should Joe use to record his son's temperature?

• grams
• centimeters 
• degrees 
• pounds