Sci Gr2 Unit 1 Becoming a Scientist Assessment

After a storm the electricity goes out at home. Which solution is the safest way to have light until the electricity is turned back on?

• build a fire

• light a candle

• use a flashlight

A student notices that the water in the gerbil terrarium is all gone after the weekend. Which of these solutions would NOT help keep the gerbil from running out of water?

• use a smaller straw

• use a larger bottle

• use two bottles

The teacher wants to move a heavy stack of books from one corner of the room to another. She has a broken arm and cannot lift the books safely. Which of these solutions would be the fastest to do?

• push the whole stack of book across the floor

• put rolling tubes under the books and roll them

• carry one book at a time to the other corner

Why is it important to follow directions when doing investigations that combine materials?

• to get data

• to have fun

• to be safe

Why is it important to wear safety goggles when sanding wood?

• to keep hands safe from rough edges

• to keep clothes safe from paint

• to keep eyes safe from wood dust

The class is investigating solids and liquids. Students make observations using touch, sight, and smell. What should the students do to be safe after the investigation?

• F waft to smell the materials

• G wash their hands

• H wear safety goggles

Which of these is NOT a safety rule?

• A wash your hands

• B make observations

• C wear goggles

A student walks into the classroom and sees materials set up for an investigation. What should he do?

• start using the materials right away

• tell other students what he sees

• wait for the teacher's directions

What is the correct way to wear safety goggles?

• A on the forehead

• B around the neck

• C over the eyes

What is a scientist?

• A person who explores and seeks to understand our world.

• A person who wears a lab coat.

• A person with a magnifying glass.