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Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Bob and Joe could not identify a substance so they thought it would be a good idea to do a taste test. Is this a good idea?
True
False
The independent variable is the factor that is not changed in an experiment
True
False
The independent variable goes on the X axis on a graph.
True
False
Take special care when using glass equipment in the lab.
True
False
Minor injuries, like a small cut, do not have to be reported to the teacher.
True
False
A line graph is used to show change over time.
True
False
The universal unit of measurement that scientists use is called metrics.
True
False
"I smell the air freshener in the room." This is an example of…
Inferring
Observing
Classifying
Measuring
"It is extremely humid and windy, so it will probably rain." This is an example of
inferring
observing
classifying
measuring
The crab is 2.25 grams. This is an example of…
inferring
observing
measuring
classifying
The pizza is shaped like a triangle and it's white and red. This is an example of
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
inferring
measuring
The students are grouped by A day and B day. This is an example of
inferring
observing
measuring
classifying
14. The _____________ graph above shows what month students have ________________.
bar, vacation
line, birthdays
circle, pets
bar, birthdays
Which of the following is an observation only?
The street is wet because it must have rained.
The piece of metal is red because it must be hot.
The candy is sweet.
The table is wood, so it must be heavy.
Recently, Beth heard sirens roaring on a nearby street. She went to go check it out and noticed two cars that were smashed. The most reasonable inference is that
There was a fire
There was a car accident
There was a tornado
There was a hurricane
Does the temperature of water affect how long bubbles will last in bath water? What is the CONSTANT?
how long the bubbles last
amount of bubbles
temperature of water
This is measured in an experiment.
Independent
Dependent
Qualitative
Quantitative
If you were measuring volume of water, which unit would be appropriate?
Meter (m)
Millimeter (mm)
Liter (L)
Kilometer (km)
Adam wanted to know which creature grew the largest. What is the dependent variable?
Type of creature
Amount of water
size of container
growth of creature
The basic METRIC unit of temperature is…
Grams (g)
Celcius (C)
Fahrenheit (F)
Inches (in)
Gathering information with your eyes, ears, and nose. This is…
inferring
observing
classifying
measuring
What has to happen before you can make an inference?
You must take guess.
You must do an experiment.
You must make an observation.
You must smile!
A ________ graph represents an amount out of 100%
circle
picture
line
bar
The students arranged themselves by what color shirt they were wearing. This is an example of...
measuring
inferring
classifying
Which steps to the scientific method are in order?
question, hypothesis, research, procedure, collect data, analyze data, conclusion
question, hypothesis, research, procedure, conclusion, collect data, analyze data
question, research, hypothesis, procedure, collect data, analyze data, conclusion
hypothesis, research, procedure, conclusion, collect data, analyze data, question
If I study for an hour, I will get a better grade than if I don't study at all. What is the dependent variable in the hypothesis above?
Amount of study time.
When the student studies.
Grade on test.
Where the student studies.
A ________ uses symbols to represent a large amount.
circle graph
bar graph
pictograph
line graph
Put the steps in order
A, B, C, D,E, F, G
A, E, B, D, C, G, F
A, D, E, B, F, C, G
A, D, B, E, F, C, G
Carol wanted to see if the amount of water affects plant growth. She gave one plant 10 ml of water every other day and the other one 40 ml of water every other day. She put one plant in the window and one plant in the closet. What did she do wrong?
Too many dependent variables.
Too many constants.
Too many independent variables. (She changed the location and the amount of water.)
When would we use the engineering design process?
When we have a questions.
When we have a problem.
When it's raining.
When we are happy.
When would we use the scientific method?
When we have a question about something.
When we are sad.
When we are bored.
When we have a problem.
How many steps do the engineering design process and the scientific method have?
3
7
9
11
What does the engineering design process and the scientific method have in common?
Both are only used in school
Both have hypotheses
Both involve research
Both have prototypes
Which one of these processes are you able to go back to a different step?
Engineering Design Process
Scientific Method
What is a claim?
Quantitative or qualitative observations or data that support your claim
A one sentence statement that answers a question
A graph that uses pictures to represent data.
Detailed explantation, that can often include scientific ideas, for why the evidence led you to make that claim
What is evidence in CER?
A graph that uses pictures to represent data.
Detailed explanation, that can often include scientific ideas, for why the evidence led you to make that claim
Quantitative or qualitative observations or data that support your claim
A one sentence statement that answers a question
What is reasoning in CER?
A one sentence statement that answers a question
The variable that is purposely changed in an experiment
Quantitative or qualitative observations or data that support your claim
Detailed explanation, that can often include scientific ideas, for why the evidence led you to make that claim
