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Scientific method/engineering design/CER

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a(n)

a)

prediction

b)

hypothesis

c)

theory

d)

law

2.

In a scientific experiment, facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations are called

a)

data

b)

manipulated variables

c)

responding variables

d)

laws

3.

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is called a scientific

a)

inquiry

b)

hypothesis

c)

theory

d)

law

4.

When scientists create a representation of a complex process, they are

a)

inferring

b)

predicting

c)

classifying

d)

making models

5.

In science, a hypothesis must be

a)

correct

b)

manipulated

c)

controlled

d)

testable

6.

A proposed answer to a scientific question

a)

hypothesis

b)

law

c)

theory

d)

prototype

7.

The ___ is used to answer scientific questions

a)

scientific method

b)

engineering design process

c)

Baconian method

d)

science online textbook

8.

The ___ is used to build solutions to problems

a)

scientific method

b)

engineering design process

c)

Baconian method

d)

science online textbook

9.

Part of an experiment that is deliberately kept the same so that it does not affect the outcome of the experiment

a)

control

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

constraint

10.

Part of an experiment that is deliberately changed or modified to see how it will affect the outcome

a)

control

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

constraint

11.

Part of an experiment that is measured

a)

control

b)

independent variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

constraint

12.

When writing a CER, the C stands for

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

d)

constraints

13.

When writing a CER, how many pieces of evidence are required (minimum)?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

0

d)

3

14.
Which is NOT a step in the engineering process?
a)
Design your solution
b)
Test your prototype
c)
Make a perfect prototype
d)
Define the problem
15.
What is the first step in engineering?
a)
define the problem
b)
build a prototype
c)
identify criteria
d)
share results
16.
Roger plans and makes a bird feeder. He puts the bird feeder in his yard, but the birds cannot get food because of the small hole in the feed. Which should Roger do NEXT?
a)
communicate
b)
find a problem
c)
plan and build
d)
redesign
17.

A prototype is

a)

a criteria

b)

a germ

c)

a robot

d)

a working model

18.
A plan produced to show the workings of an object before it is built or made
a)
solution
b)
design
c)
prototype
d)
iterative process
19.
A group of engineers have developed four types of bicycles.  They recorded data about tire strength.  What would be a good way for engineers to communicate results of their testing?
a)
A measurement of the bicycles.
b)
Detailed drawings of each bicycle.
c)
Bar graph comparing the amount of wear and tear on the tires.
d)
Data table showing pedal usage.
20.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
21.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
22.
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
23.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
24.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
25.

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

a)

Make observation

b)

Form a theory

c)

Experiment

d)

Form a hypothesis

26.
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
27.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
b)
A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
c)
A hypothesis is an educated guess.
d)
I don't know.
28.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
29.
The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).
a)
observations
conclusion
b)
data
c)
variables
d)
hypothesis
30.
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, the independent variable is ...
a)
The type of plant
b)
The amount of sunlight
c)
The type of music
d)
The type of liquid
31.
Dependent variable means
a)
the scientist controls what to test
b)
educated guess
c)
ask a question
d)
what is being measured
32.
If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood. 
What's the dependent variable?
a)
increase the amount of iron in your blood
b)
spinach you eat
33.
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
a)
True
b)
How fast you get to school
c)
Riding a bike or walking
d)
False
34.
Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.
a)
If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.
b)
Yes.
c)
No.
d)
I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.
35.
Which side of a penny will hold more drops of water? Choose the best hypothesis.
a)
If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water than tails.
b)
Heads
c)
Tails
d)
Tails will hold more drops of water.
36.
If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
37.
If I listen to Mr. Castro's instructions, then I will have less accidents in the lab. What is the independent variable?
a)
Yes
b)
Maybe
c)
Listening or not listening to instructions
d)
Likelihood of having an accident in lab 
38.
If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the independent variable?
a)
I hope so
b)
Yes
c)
Reading or not reading carefully
d)
Likelihood of a correct answer
39.
Before beginning an experiment you must first make a ____.
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Conclusion
c)
Plan
d)
Experiment
40.

What is a claim?

a)

Answers a question or problem

b)

long and detailed paragraph

c)

Explains why something happened

41.

What is evidence ?

a)

Answers a question

b)

Anything you see, hear or read or experience that causes you to believe something is true.

c)

Long and detailed paragraph

42.

What is reasoning?

a)

Answers a question

b)

Explaining how evidence supports a claim

c)

Used to prove something true or false

43.

What is an example of a claim?

a)

Mr. Brunt likes Star Wars

b)

In the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process.

c)

The data shows that when leaves are taken away from sunlight, they change colors.

44.

What is an example of reasoning?

a)

Honey is stored in hives.

b)

Honeybees store their honey in hives.

c)

Honeybees use hexagons to store the honey and pollen they bring to the hive.

45.

What is an example of evidence?

a)

Football players are 33% more likely to get injured than baseball players.

b)

Football is more dangerous than baseball.

c)

Baseball is a fun sport.

46.

Why do we need evidence?

a)

To answer a question

b)

To show how and why

c)

To prove our claim is true

47.

Why do we need reasoning?

a)

To show how and why

b)

to answer a question

c)

To prove your claim is true

48.

Which one of these is an evidence sentence starter?

a)

Answers a question

b)

The data shows…

c)

This is important because…

49.

What does a reasoning sentence look like?

a)

Starts with the words Therefore or Because

b)

Answers the question

c)

Information from books

50.
Which of the following is an example of a "good" claim? 
a)
Yes, it is. 
b)
A sunflower seed is a living thing because it has four basic needs and six characteristics. 
c)
No way!
d)
Acorns are like seeds. 
51.
What is a Claim?
a)
Living things need water.
b)
The supporting details
c)
Fake news
d)
The writer's position or stance, it answers the question
52.
Which of the following is NOT a strong piece of evidence? 
a)
A personal experience
b)
Statistic or measurement
c)
Data collected from a valid source
d)
Text from a scientific journal
53.
Evidence is the....
a)
HOW you know
b)
Statistic or measurement
c)
WHY you know
d)
ANYTHING you know
54.
The explanation that connects your position statement and the supporting evidence is called the... 
a)
Reasoning
b)
Claim
c)
Evidence
d)
CER
55.

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a good source of protein.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

56.

I think peanut butter is a healthy snack.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

57.

I believe it is a good idea to limit the amount of sugar in my diet.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

58.

You do an experiment about how healthy a food is. Which piece of evidence would NOT work?

a)

color of the food

b)

calories in the food

c)

sodium (salt) in the food

d)

fat in the food

59.

Which claim could be supported with this data?

a)

I believe that Coco Puffs have the most iron.

b)

Fruit loops are too sweet.

c)

I think Cheerios are for babies.

d)

I think that Corn Pops have the lowest amount of iron.

60.

Which evidence BEST supports this claim: Students should be required to wear uniforms to school.

a)

Uniforms could cost a family $200 per child.

b)

School uniforms can be ordered online.

c)

Wearing your own clothes allows you to be unique and stylish.

d)

Schools with uniforms have better attendance & fewer referrals.

61.

Which evidence could best prove this claim: Student should eat school lunch each day.

a)

School lunch average calories = 550

Home lunch average = 850.

b)

I heard that In one school students refused to eat school lunch for 3 weeks.

c)

Students do not like the taste of some school lunches.

d)

School lunches cost families money.

62.

Air Jordans are the coolest shoe on the market. This is an example of

a)

a claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

63.

All ideas should be written down.

a)

brainstorm

b)

communicate results

c)

plan/create

d)

evaluate

e)

state the problem/challenge

64.

Share with others.

a)

brainstorm

b)

communicate results

c)

plan/create

d)

evaluate

e)

state the problem/challenge

65.

Building a smaller scale, inexpensive model.

a)

brainstorm

b)

communicate results

c)

plan/create

d)

evaluate

e)

state the problem/challenge

66.

A series of steps used to guide people as they develop new solutions, products, or processes.

a)

design

b)

engineering

c)

engineering design process

d)

technology

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