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Scientific Method

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
2.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
3.
Which step asks scientists to make a guess or prediction about what might happen in their experiment?
a)
Problem
b)
Research
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Conclusion
4.
The hypothesis you make is always correct.
a)
True
b)
False
5.

The Scientific Method is a way for scientists to investigate the __________ around them!

a)

classroom

b)

land

c)

sun

d)

world

6.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

a)

your best friend in class.

b)

your lab partner

c)

the teacher.

d)

the principal.

7.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a laboratory procedure, you should

a)

ask the teacher before proceeding.

b)

skip it and go on to the next part.

c)

figure it out as you do the lab.

d)

try several methods until something works.

8.

When you finish working with chemicals and other lab substances, you should always

a)

wipe your hands with a towel.

b)

treat your hands with skin lotion.

c)

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

d)

wipe your hands on your clothes.

9.

It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash can.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom/lab are

a)

not dangerous.

b)

okay if you are working alone.

c)

always against the rules.

d)

okay.

11.

Before you leave the science room, you should

a)

wash your hands with soap and water.

b)

return all equipmernt to the proper storage area.

c)

clean your work area and equipment.

d)

all of the above.

12.

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The following activity is not permitted in the laboratory:

a)

chewing gum.

b)

eating.

c)

drinking.

d)

all of the above.

14.

Read all procedures thoroughly before performing a laboratory investigation.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Long hair in the laboratory must be

a)

held away from the experiment with one hand.

b)

tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, etc.

c)

cut short

d)

always neatly groomed.