BPJ Science Projects

Moby wants to know which gum keeps its flavor the longest. What will he need for his experiment?

• different kinds of gum and a scale

• different kinds of gum and a ruler

• different kinds of gum and a microscope

• different kinds of gum and a stopwatch

Scientists make observations. How do you observe?

• Look and listen closely.

• Ask a teacher.

• Draw a conclusion.

• Share what you learned.

Which is the BEST question for a science project?

• Does mold grow on cheese?

• Does mold grow fast?

• Does mold grow on bread?

• Does mold grow faster on cheese or on bread?

Which is the LAST step of the scientific method?

• Plan an experiment.

• Share what you learned.

• Research your topic.

• Ask a question.

Moby makes a model to DEMONSTRATE how a volcano erupts. What does DEMONSTRATE mean?

• to find

• to follow

• to record

• to show

What is a hypothesis?

• what you think will happen based on what you already know

• a graph or chart that shows data and information

• a set of steps you follow to do an experiment

• a person who does science experiments

Moby predicted his seeds would grow faster if he gave them orange juice. His seeds did not grow. What should he do?

• Do a new experiment because his prediction was wrong.

• Repeat the experiment to see if he gets the same results.

• Throw away the experiment because it didn’t work.

• Do the experiment again with plastic plants.

Why does a scientist do an experiment?

• to test a hypothesis

• to ask a question

• to make a prediction

• to make a plan

Moby wants to learn how nutrients travel in plants. What set of materials would help him do his experiment?

• celery, a cup, water, and blue dye

• magnets, metal objects, and nonmetal objects

• a hammer, copper wire, and two nails

• a bucket, water, and soap

Mia PROPOSES that mold grows faster in dark places than in bright places. What does PROPOSE mean?

• to experiment

• to study

• to read

• to suggest