WorksheetsQuarterly Assessment 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. It consists of a claim supported by evidence and reasoning.
What is an observation?
A scientific statement based on ideas
Using your senses to notice what is going on around you
A prediction
The question that you want an answer
A series of flexible steps used to solve a problem or answer a question.
The information you collect while doing your experiment is called
conclusions
data
hypotheses
procedures
I want to know if low strength bleach, medium strength bleach, or maximum strength bleach will get Heinz ketchup stains out of white T-shirts the best. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
whether or not the ketchup stain came out
the strength of the bleach
the color of shirt
the brand of ketchup
I want to know if low strength bleach, medium strength bleach, or maximum strength bleach will get Heinz ketchup stains out of white T-shirts the best. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
whether or not the ketchup stain came out
the strength of the bleach
the color of shirt
the brand of ketchup
I want to know if low strength bleach, medium strength bleach, or maximum strength bleach will get Heinz ketchup stains out of white T-shirts the best. What is a controlled variable in this experiment?
whether or not the ketchup stain came out
the strength of the bleach
the color of shirt and brand of ketchup
How many independent variables should you have in an experiment?
two
as many as possible
four
one
At what temperature did bread mold the slowest?
20
40
60
80
Which of these contains steps that would most likely be followed in a scientific investigation?
Ask a question, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, draw a conclusion
State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, draw a conclusion
State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, draw a conclusion, experiment, analyze
Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze and draw a conclusion, share the results
What conclusions can you draw from this graph?
The deer population went down over time.
The deer population went up over time.
The dear population went up quickly, then down, but then stayed the same.
There are less dear because of hunters
Which column will be labeled on the X axis of a graph?
Left Side
(Water Depth)
Right Side
(Temperature)
Which column will be labeled on the Y axis of a graph?
Left Side
(Water Depth)
Right Side
(Temperature)
Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car affect how fast the car can drive?
What is the independent variable?
Type of gasoline
which car the gas is put into
how fast the car can drive
how much gas is put into the car
What does a graph allow us to see?
Lines
Data
Patterns and trends
Numbers
What are the basic units of the METRIC SYSTEM?
meters, liters, and grams
inches, pounds and feet
cups, ounces, degrees farnheit
mass, volume, and density
What is this called?
thermometer
triple beam balance
metestick
Use the METRIC RULER shown in the picture to find the length.
13.9cm
5.5 inches
14.2cm
The graduated cylinder shows the starting point of the water before the glue stick is placed in the cylinder. Determine the volume of the glue stick.
(Amount with - amount without)
8 ML
15 ML
12 ML
10 ML
Add the value of all three beams in the picture.
38 grams
37.7 grams
37.3 grams
39.2 grams
A table is 392 millimeters = ____ meters (basic unit)
.392 m
39.2 m
392,000
gaining information from using your five senses or instruments/tools (fact)
observation
inference
claim
reasoning
explains how/why the evidence supports the claim
claim
evidence
reasoning
mass
1000 millimeters = ______ meters?
100000
10
1
.1
Controlled Variable (Constants)
The test subjects that do not get the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.
Thomas tests different types of liquids to see which will grow his plants the most. He has water, soda, milk, and no liquid at all. What is the control group?
Water
Soda
Milk
No liquid
The cooler the temperature, the louder the crickets chirp.
The crickets cannot chirp at temperatures lower than 10 degrees C.
The warmer the temperature, the more often crickets chirp.
The temperature and the chirping of crickets are not related.
Which objective lens should you start on to locate an image?
scanning power
low power
high power
If your teacher asks you to move a microscope to a table, how do you carry it?
Which part of the microscope do you never use under high power?
Diaphragm
Coarse adjustment
Stage
Fine adjustment
