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WorksheetsScience and Engineering practices
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This type of observation contains numbers and exact data.
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
c)
inferences
d)
statements
2.
Observation only, inference only, observation with an inference?
The piece of metal is red, so it must be hot.
a)
observation
b)
inference
c)
observation with an observation with an inference
3.
Observation only, inference only, observation with an inference?
The child's block is orange.
a)
observation only
b)
inference only
c)
observation with an inference
4.
Observation only, inference only, observation with an inference?
The table looks like it is made of wood.
a)
observation only
b)
inference only
c)
observation with an inference
5.
Observation only, inference only, observation with an inference?
The street is wet, so it must have rained.
a)
observation only
b)
inference only
c)
observation with an inference
6.
What sense is used for this observation? The change in height of plants.
a)
seeing
b)
hearing
c)
tasting
d)
feeling or using tools
7.
What sense is used for this observation?
The sound made by an engine.
The sound made by an engine.
a)
seeing
b)
hearing
c)
tasting
d)
feeling or using tools
8.
What sense is used for this observation?
The temperature of the air.
The temperature of the air.
a)
seeing
b)
hearing
c)
tasting
d)
feeling or using tools
9.
What sense is used for this observation? The sweetness of a new chemical
a)
seeing
b)
hearing
c)
tasting
d)
feeling or using tools
10.
Which of these is not a characteristic of an apple?
a)
juicy
b)
orange or yellow
c)
can be peeled
d)
mostly round
11.
After looking at a rock specimen a student said, " This rock is of igneous origin. Is this an observation or an inference ?
a)
observation
b)
inference
12.
After looking at a rock specimen a student said, " This rock has rounded edges. Is this an observation or an inference ?
a)
observation
b)
inference
13.
After looking at a rock specimen a student said, " This rock is light-colored. Is this an observation or an inference ?
a)
observation
b)
inference
14.
After looking at a rock specimen a student said, " This rock contains large crystals. Is this an observation or an inference ?
a)
observation
b)
inference
15.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure liquids?
a)
meter
b)
millimeter
c)
milligram
d)
milliliter
16.
After making an observations a group of kids want to do an experiment. What is the next step?
a)
draw pictures or illustrations
b)
turn in a lab report to their teacher
c)
create a graph
d)
make inferences and form a hypothesis
17.
If worn in a lab what could get caught in machine parts, work pieces, or catch on fire?
a)
hair tied back with a rubber band
b)
baggy sleeves and dangling jewelry
c)
closed toed shoes
d)
protective goggles
18.
Which type of shoes are alright to wear in a Science lab?
a)
sandals
b)
closed-toed shoes
c)
open-toes shoes
d)
slick bottom soles
19.
Observations are always correct since they are the perception of the observer.
a)
true
b)
false
20.
Observation, inference, or observation with an inference . The coat is lime green.
a)
observation
b)
inference
c)
observation with an inference
21.
How much water is in this graduated cylinder?
a)
24 mL
b)
20 mL
c)
21 mL
d)
26 mL
22.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure mass?
a)
degrees Celsius or
⁰C
⁰C
b)
mg
c)
mL
d)
cm
23.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure length?
a)
degrees Celsius or
⁰C
⁰C
b)
mg
c)
mL
d)
cm
24.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure temperature?
a)
degrees Celsius or
⁰C
⁰C
b)
mg
c)
mL
d)
cm
25.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure liquid volume?
a)
degrees Celsius or
⁰C
⁰C
b)
mg
c)
mL
d)
cm
26.
What unit of measure would be most appropriate to measure length?
a)
mg
b)
cm
c)
⁰C or degrees Celsius
d)
mL
27.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure the amount of Kool-Aid a cup will hold?
a)
mg
b)
cm
c)
mL
d)
⁰C
28.
What metric unit is appropriate to measure heat?
a)
⁰C or degrees Celsius
b)
cm
c)
mL
d)
mg
29.
How much water is in this graduated cylinder?
a)
10 mL
b)
20 mL
c)
8 mL
d)
15 mL
30.
How much water is in this graduated cylinder?
a)
8.8 mL
b)
7.7 mL
c)
6.6 mL
d)
5.5 mL
31.
What is the temperature recorded on this thermometer
a)
25
⁰C
⁰C
b)
15
⁰C
⁰C
c)
20
⁰C
⁰C
d)
11
⁰C
⁰C
32.
What is this safety symbol?
a)
clothing protection
b)
electrical safety
c)
poison
d)
eye protection
33.
What is this safety symbol?
a)
clothing protection
b)
electrical safety
c)
poison
d)
eye protection
34.
What is this safety symbol?
a)
clothing protection
b)
electrical safety
c)
poison
d)
eye protection
35.
If you feed your dogs better food, then fewer will get sick. This statement is described as:
a)
an observation
b)
a discrepancy
c)
a hypothesis
d)
an inference
36.
What unit of measure should be used to measure great distance?
a)
meter
b)
kilogram
c)
centimeter
d)
kilometer
37.
Some kids created a data table that shows the candy to be sold from a vending machine. Now what kind of graph should they use to illustrate the data?
a)
bar graph
b)
line graph
c)
both bar and line graph
d)
neither bar or line graph
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