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Beginning Science

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which variable is the one you use to compare all your data to? (Tells you that your data is correct)
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Constant
d)
Control
2.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change
b)
keep the same
c)
experiment with
d)
investigate
3.
The variable that you measure is the -
a)
IV
b)
DV
c)
Constant
d)
Repeated Trial
4.
How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
as many as possible
5.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the independent variable?
a)
Type of plant
b)
Water, apple juice, milk
c)
Plant growth
6.
Mr. S normally uses praise as a reward to train his dog. He wants to know the best way to train his dog, so he sets up an experiment to find out if there is a better way to get his dog to respond to commands. What is his dependent variable?
a)
Type of reward
b)
Praise
c)
Type of dog
d)
Amount of time the dog follows commands
7.
Mr. S normally uses praise as a reward to train his dog. He wants to know the best way to train his dog, so he sets up an experiment to find out if there is a better way to get his dog to respond to commands. What is his independent variable?
a)
Type of reward
b)
Praise
c)
Walking
d)
Amount of time the dog follows commands
8.
An experiment for a new asthma medication was set up into two groups. Group one was given the new drug for asthma, while group 2 was given a sugar pill. The sugar pill serves as a 
a)
control
b)
dependent variable 
c)
experimental variable
d)
constant
9.
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the constant.
a)
distance traveled by the ball
b)
height of the ramp
c)
mass of the ball
d)
weight of the ball
10.
This group in an experiment does not change anything in the experimental group is the _______________.
a)
Independent variable
b)
Dependent variable
c)
Control group
d)
constant
11.
Mr. S. wants to find the best way to get more students to attend extra help review.  Normally, he does not give extra credit for attending extra help.  On one quiz, he decides to give extra credit to students who attend extra help.  Identify the dependent variable.
a)
extra points for attending extra help
b)
extra points for attending extra help
c)
 number of students attending extra help
d)
student scores
12.
Mr. S. uses a new spray cleaner to remove the green slime left by students on the tables.  Identify the control trial
a)
type of cleaner
b)
 test with a new cleaner
c)
test with the old cleaner
d)
the green slime
13.
An experiment should have at least ______ trials.
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
14.
Tiffany was investing how fast it took Hayden to react to different sounds. Identify the dependent variable. 
a)
different sounds
b)
how much time it took Hayden to react
c)
Hayden
d)
the trumpet playing over and over
15.
Mario studied how far room temperature water would spurt out of a platic milk carton when 3mm holes were punched at different heights from the bottom of the container. Identify the dependent variable
a)
3 mm holes
b)
distance water traveled out of carton
c)
different heights of holes in container
d)
ice water from Iceland
16.
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Control
17.
What would the INDEPENDENT variable be in an experiment testing which types of paper airplane goes furthest?
a)
the paper used
b)
the type of paper airplane
c)
the distance of each plane's flight
d)
how hard the plane is thrown
18.
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. 
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
data
d)
variables
19.
If a student thinks an apple a day keeps the doctor away what are some constants they need to consider?
a)
the number of apples eaten by test subject, who eats them, amount of sleep testing subjects recieve
b)
the apples
c)
the number of doctors visits
d)
the age of the test subjects, the general sleep and meals eaten by test subjects
20.
Everything starts with an observation or a question
a)
True
b)
False
21.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
22.
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Sweep up the glass.
c)
Pick up the glass with your hands.
d)
Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.
23.
When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?
a)
When working with chemicals
b)
When working with a Bunsen burner
c)
When doing dissections.
d)
Any time you are working in the lab.
24.
I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
I will perform only those activities that have been authorized by the instructor.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
If you break glassware in the lab, you should...
a)
Tell the teacher
b)
Clean it up quickly before the teacher notices
c)
Scream at the top of your lungs
28.
Horseplay, jokes, and pranks are appropriate in the science classroom at any time.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...
a)
before doing the lab
b)
while doing the lab
c)
after doing the lab
d)
only if you think you really need it
30.
When should safety goggles be worn?
a)
at all times in the lab
b)
when you feel like it
c)
when liquids could splash into your eyes OR when using glassware
31.
When in the lab...
a)
long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
b)
closed toe shoes should be worn
c)
long hair should be pulled back
d)
all of the above
32.
When working in the lab, you always...
a)
work with only members of your group with a business-like attitude
b)
ask questions when in doubt about procedures
c)
clean up after yourself 
d)
all of the above
33.
Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
a)
True 
b)
False
34.
It's fine to smell chemicals directly from their containers.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
It's fine to do random experiments with the lab equipment without teacher permission.
a)
Ummmm... no!
b)
Sure- it'd be fine!
36.

Which Cross-Cutting Concept is best represented by the following question: Does it take a lot of time to balance three golf balls?

a)

Systems and Systems Models

b)

Patterns

c)

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

d)

Stability and Change

37.

Which Cross-Cutting Concept is best represented by the following question: Does it matter if I breath on the golf balls as I stack them?

a)

Systems and Systems Models

b)

Patterns

c)

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

d)

Stability and Change

38.

Which Cross-Cutting Concept is best represented by the following question: Was I able to stack 3 golf balls because I lined up the dimples?

a)

Energy and Matter

b)

Patterns

c)

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

39.

Which Cross-Cutting Concept is best represented by the following question: Does the person stacking the golf balls have to get down to eye level when stacking them?

a)

Energy and Matter

b)

Patterns

c)

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

d)

Systems

40.

Which Cross-Cutting Concept is best represented by the following question: When the golf balls topple over is it because they are not balanced?

a)

Energy and Matter

b)

Patterns

c)

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

d)

Cause and Effect

41.

Which Cross-Cutting Concept is best represented by the following question: Would my breath introduce a force that causes an unwanted domino effect of toppling the golf balls?

a)

Energy and Matter

b)

Patterns

c)

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

d)

Stability and Change

42.

Which Cross-Cutting Concept is best represented by the following question: How can I use the dimples on the golf ball to help me balance 3 balls vertically on top of one another?

a)

Structure and Function

b)

Patterns

c)

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

d)

Stability and Change

43.

Which of the following are Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs)?

a)

Asking questions and defining problems

b)

Planning an investigation

c)

Memorizing the first ten elements on the periodic table

d)

Analyzing and interpreting data

44.

Which SEP would this fall into?

a)

Developing and using models

b)

Engaging in argument from evidence

c)

Planning and carrying out investigations

d)

Use mathematics and computational thinking

45.

Which SEP does this image fit into?

a)

Asking questions and defining problems

b)

Developing and using models

c)

Analyzing and interpreting data

d)

Engaging in argument from evidence

46.

Which NGGS Science and Engineering Practices could be taught using this graph?

a)

Asking questions and defining problems

b)

Analyzing and interpreting data

c)

Engaging in argument from evidence

d)

All of the above

47.

What is wrong with this graph?

a)

No title

b)

X and Y axis are not labeled

c)

Poorly scaled with data

d)

Nothing is wrong with the graph.

48.

Where can you find an abundance of resources to help you teach NGSS Science and Engineering Practices?

a)

HHMI Biointeractive!

b)

www.biointeractive.org

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