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Scientific Method and Safety

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to protect your eyes by wearing goggles and to use the eyewash station if needed for eye protection?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to protect your hands by wearing appropriate protective gloves and to not hold an object in your hand while cutting it?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to inspect glassware before use and to notify your teacher immediately if a piece of glassware breaks?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to be aware of the source of any flames and to know the location of the fire extinguisher and blanket and what to do if you catch on fire?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to treat all animals in the laboratory carefully and respectfully and to wash your hands thoroughly after handling any animal?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to not use equipment with frayed electrical cords, not to use electrical equipment near water, and to hold the plug housing when plugging in or unplugging equipment?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to clean up spilled chemicals immediately yourself unless otherwise instructed by the teacher and to handle all chemicals safely - as demonstrated by your teacher?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to wear an apron or a lab coat, tie back long hair, secure loose clothing, wear closed-toed shoes, as well as any other protective measures needed?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to use care when cutting with scissors and to not run with scissors?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to not eat any part of a plant in the lab, not to pick wild plants unless instructed to do so by the teacher, and to wash your hands thoroughly after handling any plant materials?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to clean and sanitize all work surfaces and equipment after each lab period and to dispose of all materials properly - as directed by your teacher?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to keep your hands away from your face during lab activities, to wash your hands thoroughly after every lab activity, and to remove any contaminated clothing immediately?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to use extreme care when handling sharp/pointed instruments, be aware of sharp objects/edges, and to cut objects on a suitable surface - always in a direction away from your body?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to work in a well-ventilated area and to not inhale or sniff fumes directly?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to never leave a lit object (flame) unattended and to extinguish flames as soon as you finish heating?

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

Which of these safety symbols reminds you to immediately pick or wipe up any items or spills so it doesn't become a slip/fall hazard and to tell your teacher immediately if you spill a chemical?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
a)
Make an observation --> Question
b)
Design and conduct an experiment
c)
Make an hypothesis
d)
Share your results
18.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is... 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
19.
A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)
a)
Question
b)
Observation
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
20.
Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.
a)
recognize a problem
b)
test the hypothesis with an experiment
c)
form a hypothesis
d)
draw conclusions  
21.

Susan said, “If I fertilize my geranium plants, then they will have more flowers.”

a)

recognize a problem

b)

test the hypothesis with an experiment

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

draw conclusions

22.

Bob read about growing plants in water. He wanted to know how plants could grow without soil.

a)

coming up with a question

b)

test the hypothesis with an experiment

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

draw conclusions

23.
Information you obtain through your senses, such as touch, sound and sight.
a)
observation
b)
hypothesis
c)
question
d)
conclusion
24.
A prediction or guess based on observations.
a)
data
b)
scientific process
c)
hypothesis
d)
question
25.

What is the last step of scientific method?

a)

hypothesis

b)

observe

c)

communicate

d)

question

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.

Out of the two variables (independent and dependent) which one can you control.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

constant

d)

hypothesis

28.

What is something in the scientific method that dosen't change. ex. location, temperature, container size

a)

hypothesis

b)

expirement

c)

constant

d)

conclusion

29.

on which axis does the independent variable go

a)

y-axis

b)

x-axis

30.

on which axis does the dependent variable go

a)

y-axis

b)

x-axis

31.

a scientific test or trial used to answer a question

a)

demonstration

b)

question

c)

scientific method

d)

experiment

32.

anything that can change or be changed

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

variable

33.

one thing that you can change on purpose in an experiment, also called a controlled variable

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

variable

34.

the thing that you measure in an experiment, the outcome of the experiment

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

variable

35.

All the things the scientist keeps the same in their experiment.

a)

Control variables

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Data

d)

Hypothesis