WorksheetsNature of Science Review
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 25mins
Kelly wants to do an investigative experiment with her family. She wants to see how many times they walk to the fridge during the day. She sits on the couch and tallies each time one of her family members walks to the fridge and opens it. She shares her results with her family. What is true about Kelly’s experiment?
Kelly conducted a good experiment because she shared her results
Kelly conducted a good experiment because she used her observation to
solve a problem
Kelly did not conduct a good experiment because she was not trying to solve a problem
Kelly did not conduct a good experiment because she did not tell her family she was going to be watching them
What is important to remember when writing your procedures?
Write them in a way that no one else can copy your experiment
Include as much detail as possible
Make sure you’ve analyzed your data first
Most scientific investigations begin with this
variable
conclusion
question
science
The steps you take to complete the experiment
variables
data
materials
procedure
parts of an experiement that can be changed and can affect the results of an experiment.
conclusion
variables
hypothesis
data
The process scientists follow to complete an investigation
Scientific Method
procedure
observation
investigation
Things you need to complete your experiment
data
materials
replicate
conclusion
A prediction about what will happen with the experiment
materials
variables
hypothesis
data
The information you collect from the experiment.
data
observation
materials
variables
Use safety (a) to keep your eyes safe.
If you do not understand directions, ask (a) .
If there is an accident, tell your (a) .
Wait and (a) for teacher directions.
Keep your hands away from your (a) during a science investigation.
You should wash your (a) when you finish a science investigation.
Follow all directions (written and oral) given by your teacher.
true
false
It's ok to "play and joke around" while performing experiments because science is FUN!
true
false
It is ok to mix "mystery substances" together before your teacher gives you permission to do so.
true
false
It is ok to take a big "whiff" when trying to smell chemicals.
true
false
You should read the directions and begin the experiment when you enter the classroom.
true
false
You should push your sleeves back and tie long hair back when performing an experiment.
true
false
You should not take any materials out of the classroom without your teacher's permission.
true
false
Science experiments can get "messy," so it's ok to leave your work area messy and dirty. The next class will "mess it up" anyway.
true
false
It went down
4 ° F
It went down
8 ° F
It went up
2 ° F
It went up
10 ° F
Which tool is used to measure the volume of a liquid?
balance
ruler
thermometer
graduated cylinder
Which tool should a student use to compare the mass of two small rocks?
balance
hand lens
ruler
measuring cup
Which unit of measurement can be used to describe the length of a desk?
centimeters
grams
liters
degrees Celsius
When a rock is placed in a graduated cylinder containing water, the height of the water will ...
decrease
increase
remain the same
Which unit can be used to describe an object's length?
grams
minutes
liters
meters
Which tool would be most useful for observing the details of an insect's wings?
thermometer
balance
hand lens
graduated cylinder
What might you measure using millimeters?
The distance to school.
An insect.
The length of a car.
The length of a football field.
What would you use a RULER for?
To measure length.
To measure mass.
To measure volume.
To measure time.
What would you use a TRIPLE-BEAM BALANCE for?
To measure length.
To measure mass.
To measure volume.
To measure time.
What do we use to measure time?
A thermometer.
A stopwatch.
A ruler.
Tongs.
Looking at the photo, what is the mass of the object?
48.5 g
480.5 g
40.4005 g
485 g
Based on the photo, what is the volume of the liquid?
35 mL
24 mL
25 mL
30 mL
The group in an investigation that serves as a reference for comparison. The group not getting the test variable applied
Inference
Simulation
Control Group
Field Study Investigation
An explanation that uses observations to draw conclusions.
Inference
Variable
Control Group
Conclusion
Information gathered from your senses or from scientific tools.
Constant
Inference
Scientific Method
Observation
What is the volume of the liquid?
18 mL
19 mL
8 mL
20 mL
Choose the correct answer
100.42g
40.102g
142g
140.2g
What can you infer about the picture?
