Lab Safety and Scientific Inquiry Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a lab safety rule for the science room?

• Wear safety gear

• Follow instructions

• Eat and drink in the science room

• Be careful with chemicals and tools

What is the purpose of wearing safety gear in the science room?

• To look cool

• To keep safe from spills and chemicals

• To impress your classmates

• To avoid getting dirty

What should you do if you have an accident or get hurt in the science room?

• Keep it to yourself

• Tell your teacher right away

• Leave the room immediately

• Continue with your experiment

What does the "Claim" component in the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework represent?

• Data and observations collected from experiments

• A statement or conclusion that answers a scientific question

• The process of photosynthesis

• The tools used in an experiment

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Which of the following is an example of evidence in the CER framework?

• A hypothesis about plant growth

• Data showing the growth of plants under different sunlight conditions

• A conclusion about the effect of sunlight on plants

• A theory about photosynthesis

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What is the role of reasoning in the CER framework?

• To collect data and observations

• To explain why the evidence supports the claim

• To state a hypothesis

• To describe the tools used in an experiment

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In the example provided, how many hours of sunlight did Group A plants receive per day?

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours

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According to the example, what was the average growth of Group B plants after 4 weeks?

• 5 cm

• 10 cm

• 15 cm

• 20 cm

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What should you do if a tool is broken or not working in the science room?

• Try to fix it yourself

• Ignore it and continue working

• Report it to your teacher

• Use it anyway

Which of the following is an example of a claim in the CER framework?

• Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis

• Increasing the amount of sunlight on a plant will increase its growth rate

• Group A plants received 8 hours of sunlight per day

• Group B plants grew 10 cm on average

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