Hands-on Lab Skills/ Science Inquiry

Usually the first step of the scientific method is to _________.

• state your conclusion

• ask a question about something you observe

• record your data

• test your hypothesis

One step of the scientific method is to state your hypothesis. What is a hypothesis?

• a chart of numbers

• your results

• a possible answer to a certain question

• the definite answer to your question

A control variable is a part of the experiment that is _________ and is used for comparison.

• often added

• always changed

• being tested

• not being tested

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

After you have come up with a hypothesis, it is important to _______ your hypothesis by conducting an experiment.

• guess

• test

• change

• discuss

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

One of the last steps in the scientific method is tho state your _______, which explains whether or not your results support your hypothesis.

• hypothesis

• idea

• conclusion

• guess

If you wanted to record and compare the daily temperature readings in your classroom for one week, which tool would you use?

• barometer

• rain gauge

• hygrometer

• thermometer

Which tool enlarges objects the most?

• magnifying lens

• microscope

• mirror

• eyeglasses

If you need to compare the weight of two objectrs, which tool should you use?

• thermometer

• balance

• microscope

• ruler

When you have finished an experiment, it is very important to __________.

• wash your hands thoroughly

• get out what you need

• leave out your supplies

• read the directions

During an investigation, you might need to separate a solid from a liquid. What tool would you use to do the job?

• metric ruler

• funnel

• microscope

• filter paper