Science Grade 4 Mid Year Formative Check (Worksheet Extraction)

A group of students are working on projects for their school's science exhibition. Each student has chosen a different approach for their project. Which student is least likely to follow the steps of the scientific method in his or her project?

• Emily tests how quickly different types of metal heat up under a lamp.

• Carlos creates a display with images and facts about famous inventors from books and websites.

• Lily records the growth of plants when given different amounts of sunlight.

• Ben compares the melting rates of ice cubes placed in different locations around the classroom.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the purpose of recording data during an experiment?

• To make the experiment more entertaining

• To confuse people reading the results

• To make the experiment seem more complicated

• To provide proof of what was observed

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

After collecting data during your investigation, what is the next step you should take?

• Discard the data

• Discuss it with others without analysis

• Draw conclusions based on the data

• Alter the data to fit your hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A student noticed that two different-sized balls dropped from the same height seemed to hit the ground at the same time. What is the best scientific method to test if the size or mass of a ball affects how fast it falls?

• Ask a friend.

• Design an experiment.

• Search online for answers.

• Read articles about balls.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Mrs. Kimura's class observes the terrarium shown below. The students write down these statements about the living things: 1. The turtle is sitting on the log. 2. The frog is next to the rock. 3. The turtle likes to eat plants. 4. The snail moves slowly across the sand. Which of the statements are actual observations and not inferences?

• statements 1 and 2

• statements 1 and 3

• statements 2 and 4

• statements 3 and 4

What should a scientist rely on when making conclusions about their observations in nature?

• Personal opinions.

• Evidence collected.

• What others believe.

• Random guesses.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the best way for groups to handle differences in their scientific results?

• Ignore the differences.

• Change their results to match.

• Say their equipment was faulty.

• Talk together to understand why the results are not the same.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Why do scientists share their research and results with others?

• Create more work to do

• Ignore each other's work

• Show off their intelligence

• Learn from each other's discoveries

Several groups in Ms. Lee's science class test the effectiveness of different materials as heat insulators. Group D is the only group that reports that fabric is a poor insulator. What is the most likely reason for Group D's different conclusion?

• Group D followed the instructions better than the other groups.

• Group D did not record the temperature changes accurately.

• Group D had more students than the other groups.

• Group D was the only group that used a timer.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

During a science experiment, students measure how far a toy car travels after rolling down a ramp made from stacked books. Everyone uses the same ramp setup and toy cars. After recording their results, one group finds that their measurements are much higher than those of the other groups. What is the best step for this group to take next?

• try using a different ramp to see if results change

• repeat the experiment to check for consistency

• use a different measuring tool for distance

• adjust their results to match the other groups

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2