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WorksheetsThe Nature of Science Review
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
An _____________ uses the five sense to describe something in detail. It uses no judgement.
a)
observation
b)
inference
2.
An _____________ uses includes thought, reactions, assumptions, and logical explanations.
a)
observation
b)
inference
3.
This spider has 8 legs. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
4.
This spider is poisonous. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
5.
This shows two sets of tracks crossing. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
6.
A predator hunted down its prey and ate it. They left these tracks behind. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
7.
This couple was just married. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
8.
There is a woman is in a white dress and a man in a black suit. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
9.
This rock was smoothed by erosion and weathering. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
10.
This rock is gray and has smooth rounded edges. Observation or inference?
a)
observation
b)
inference
11.
Which of the following is NOT a safe lab practice?
a)
Keep chemicals, glassware, and other equipment a handsbreath from the edge of the lab table.
b)
After removing glassware from a heat source touch it right away to see if it is cool.
c)
Report accidents to your lab supervisor and/or teacher.
d)
Wash your hands after working with chemicals
12.
What is the correct procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled:
a)
Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill.
b)
Run madly about the room.
c)
Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.
d)
Tell everyone that your friend did it and that "Ooooh, they are in BIG trouble!".
13.
I can perform an experiment of my own when:
a)
When I am sure it is safe to do so.
b)
Whenever I want to.
c)
Only with permission from the teacher.
d)
Never.
14.
The most important reason for keeping the work area neat and clean in Science is because:
a)
Mr. Pransky is a neat-freak.
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
15.
After working with chemicals, always _______ at the end of class.
a)
wash your hands
b)
comb your hair
c)
brush your teeth
d)
wipe them off on your pants
16.
When working with chemicals, fire, or glassware, _______________ should be worn.
a)
goggles
b)
scuba gear
c)
a fire suit
d)
a baseball cap
17.
Helping to clean up the classroom after an experimentis the job of
a)
the custodians
b)
Mr. Pransky
c)
Mr. Rhodes
d)
each and every student
18.
Disturbing other students in the laboratory with horseplay in the lab is:
a)
Helpful.
b)
Poor manners.
c)
Dangerous.
d)
The quickest way to do a job.
19.
The most important rule for Science safety is to:
a)
watch what other groups are doing
b)
always follow Mr. Pransky's directions
c)
always wear your safety goggles
d)
work as quickly as possible
20.
Which of the following is NOT a rule for safety.
a)
Always touch and get a good look at the science materials as you enter the classroom.
b)
Never eat, drink, or chew gum while working with chemicals.
c)
Never use broken or cracked glassware.
d)
Report spills or injuries to your teacher.
21.
Which rule will keep you safest if you have to handle insects that you have never seen before?
a)
Do not touch the insects unless you have gloves or foreceps (tongs) to hold them.
b)
Wash your hands thoroughly before picking them up with your fingers, and wash them thoroughly afterward.
c)
Touch the insect if you're pretty sure you know what it is
22.
As a scientist, you use your senses as tools for observation. You are given a box with a white crystal-like substance in it to observe. It looks like sugar, but you do not know what it is. Which senses are safe to use on an unknown substance like this?
a)
sight and hearing
b)
sight and touch
c)
sight and taste
d)
taste and smell
23.
The correct way to move around the classroom is to:
a)
walk
b)
run
c)
skip
d)
jump
24.
Tanya is on a forest field trip with her class. She sees an unknown plant and wants to know what it is. The guide is busy answering other people's questions right now.
Which of the following should Tanya do right now?
Which of the following should Tanya do right now?
a)
Make a drawing of the plant and its leaves to show the guide later.
b)
Pick the plant and quickly wrap it up in something moist before it wilts.
c)
Pick only some of the plant's leaves, and feel the rest of the plant carefully so it can be described to the guide later.
25.
Scientists call the organized ways they answer questions the _________________________ .
a)
scientific method
b)
scientific explanation
c)
scientific notation
d)
scientific guesses
26.
The first step of the scientific method is to make a(n) ____________ of something in the world.
a)
observation
b)
paper airplane
c)
hypothesis
d)
conclusion
27.
Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________
a)
hypothesis
b)
conclusion
c)
experiment
d)
data
28.
The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.
a)
data
b)
conclusions
c)
notebook
d)
inquiry
29.
Another word for asking questions and seeking answers in science is called:
a)
inquiry
b)
data
c)
hypothesis
d)
procedure
30.
In a well designed experiment, you should change how many variables?
a)
only one
b)
no more than two
c)
none at all
d)
as many as are needed
31.
The one variable you change is called the ___________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
32.
The change that happens because of your experiment is called the ___________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
33.
Everything you want to remain the same or unchanged is called are called the ___________ variables.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
34.
The final results and answers to your big question is shared in your ________________.
a)
conclusion
b)
hypothesis
c)
observation
d)
inquiry
35.
After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?
a)
Share your research with other scientists
b)
Keep your research a secret
c)
Destroy all evidence of your experiment
36.
A set of step-by-step instructions is called a ______________________.
a)
procedure
b)
data
c)
inquiry
d)
hypothesis
37.
Observations and facts gained from experiments are _____________________:
a)
evidence
b)
predictions
c)
hypotheses
d)
inferences
38.
What is this science tool?
a)
wind vane
b)
thermometer
c)
direction finder
d)
beaker
39.
What is this science tool?
a)
thermometer
b)
weather vane
c)
rain gauge
d)
beaker
40.
Hand lens
a)
Tool to make objects appear larger
b)
Tool to search objects
41.
Telescope
a)
Tool to help you see objects that are far away
b)
You can see larger objects with it
42.
Microscope
a)
Tool to help you see objects that are far away
b)
Tool to make objects appear much larger
43.
What is this science tool?
a)
beaker
b)
balance
c)
hand lense
d)
collection net
44.
What is this science tool?
a)
thermometer
b)
ruler
c)
beaker
d)
yard stick
45.
What is this science tool?
a)
sun glasses
b)
safety goggles
c)
hand lenses
d)
beaker
46.
What is this science tool?
a)
microscope
b)
balance
c)
thermometer
d)
hand lens / magnifying glass
47.
What is this science tool?
a)
magnet
b)
hand lenses
c)
rain gauge
d)
balance
48.
What is this science tool?
a)
beaker
b)
weather vane
c)
thermometer
d)
balance scale
49.
What is this science tool?
a)
balance scale
b)
beaker
c)
hand lenses
d)
thermometer
50.
What is this science tool?
a)
notebook
b)
weather vane
c)
beaker
d)
microscope
51.
What is this science tool?
a)
beaker
b)
microscope
c)
hand lenses
d)
thermometer
52.
What is this science tool?
a)
jar
b)
beaker
c)
thermometer
d)
ruler
53.
What is this science tool?
a)
timer
b)
microscope
c)
thermometer
d)
rain gauge
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