6th grade Nature of Science '23

1. Which piece of equipment would be most useful to help determine the mass of an object?

• A. graduated cylinder
• B. Erlenmeyer flask
• C. thermometer
• D. electronic scale

2. During an experiment, Lindsey is curious and decides to mix two chemicals that the lab procedures do not say to mix. The lab procedure was provided by the teacher. Is Lindsey being safe?

• A. Yes
• B. No

3. Which piece of equipment can a paleontologist use to measure the length of a fossil?

• A. electronic scale
• B. graduated cylinder
• C. ruler
• D. thermometer

4. What is wrong with this picture?

• A. you would use a meter stick
• B. you would measure in meters
• C. you would line up the object at zero
• D. nothing, it is perfect

5. If there is a clear chemical on your lab table, how should you identify it?

• A. Rub the chemical on your hand.
• B. Taste the chemical.
• C. Smell the chemical.
• D. Ask your instructor what it is

6. Which type of investigation does not contain a hypothesis?

• A. a controlled investigation
• B. a descriptive investigation
• C. a comparative investigation
• D. an experimental investigation

7. During a scientific investigation, which step will a scientist perform first?

• A. Collect and organize data.
• B. Follow the lab procedure.
• C. Determine the testable question.
• D. Make conclusions using data as evidence.

8. This science safety symbol tells the student they need …

• A. To protect clothing
• B. An eye wash station
• C. Goggles
• D. A broken glass container

9. Maria is designing an experiment. Which piece of equipment will she need to measure the temperature of a liquid?

• A. ruler
• B. beaker
• C. balance
• D. thermometer

10. This science safety symbol tells the student they need …

• A. Protective clothing
• B. A sink to wash glassware
• C. To locate an eye wash station
• D. To watch for sharp objects