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LS - 1.2 & 1.3 - organizing science & scientific inquiry

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 3hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the 3 major branches of science?

a)

life, physical, earth & space

b)

life, biology, chemistry

c)

english, science, math

d)

who, what, when

2.

Are most scientists organized or disorganized?

a)

organized

b)

disorganized

3.

Name of scientific procedure that follows a specific order?

a)

scientific method

b)

things and stuff

c)

order of operations

d)

Robert's rules of order

4.

Study of the natural world

a)

science

b)

astrology

c)

math

d)

socialogy

5.

based on fact, not opinion or preferences

a)

science

b)

history

c)

astrology

d)

favorites

6.

Washburn Science

a)

7th grade

1.

life science

b)

8th grade

2.

earth science

c)

9th grade

3.

physical science

d)

10th grade

4.

biology

e)

11th/12th grade

5.

chemistry

7.

Washburn Science

a)

7th grade

1.

life science

b)

8th grade

2.

earth science

c)

9th grade

3.

physical science

d)

10th grade

4.

biology

e)

11th/12th grade

5.

anatomy & physiology

8.

Washburn Science

a)

7th grade

1.

life science

b)

8th grade

2.

earth science

c)

9th grade

3.

physical science

d)

10th grade

4.

biology

e)

11th/12th grade

5.

physics

9.

Washburn Science

a)

7th grade

1.

life science

b)

8th grade

2.

earth science

c)

9th grade

3.

physical science

d)

10th grade

4.

biology

e)

11th/12th grade

5.

horticulture

10.

Number of cars

a)

science

b)

not science

11.

weight of dog

a)

science

b)

not science

12.

light reflected by a star

a)

science

b)

not science

13.

dislike of pickles

a)

science

b)

not science

14.

excitement for kittens

a)

science

b)

not science

15.

disgust for tomatoes

a)

science

b)

not science

16.

weight of tomatoes

a)

science

b)

not science

17.

 Dreams wished on a star

a)

science

b)

not science

18.

Force between magnets

a)

science

b)

not science

19.

Age of a tree

a)

science

b)

not science

20.

Beauty of a tree

a)

science

b)

not science

21.

Studies things that can be measured and/or tested

a)

science

b)

not science

22.

Types of Science

a)

1.

biology

b)

2.

geography

c)

3.

chemistry

d)

4.

geology

e)

5.

physics

23.

Types of Science

a)

1.

biology

b)

2.

geography

c)

3.

chemistry

d)

4.

geology

e)

5.

physics

24.

types of science

a)

earth science

1.

geology & geography

b)

life science

2.

botany & zoology

c)

astronomy

3.

planets & stars

d)

physical science

4.

chemistry & physics

25.

What do patterns of rock formations (layers of sediment) reveal about earth?

a)

changes over time

b)

personalities

c)

earth things

d)

patterns and stuff

26.

wind

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

27.

solar

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

28.

fossil fuels

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

29.

In an experiment, a factor that

does not change.

a)

constant

b)

variable

30.

Which is north of Washburn?

a)

Bismarck

b)

Minot

31.

Which is south of Washburn?

a)

Bismarck

b)

Minot

32.

Select the 3 places NORTH of Washburn

a)

Minot

b)

Canada

c)

Underwood

d)

Bismarck

33.

not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

a)

oblivious

b)

focused

c)

optimistic

d)

feverish

34.

Plants acquire their material for growth from carbon dioxide, the sun, and water through the process of_____________.

a)

photosynthesis

b)

plagiarism

c)

solar system

d)

cellular respiration

35.

Plants acquire their material for growth from carbon dioxide, the sun, and water through the process of_____________.

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

36.

Capital of North Dakota

a)

Bismarck

b)

Fargo

c)

Grand Forks

d)

Washington D.C.

37.

Capital of North Dakota

a)

Bismarck

b)

Fargo

c)

Grand Forks

d)

Williston

38.

Distance over time

a)

speed

b)

gravity

c)

friction

d)

deadline

39.

Spiral Science - 1.2 vocab LS

a)

distance over time

1.

speed

b)

capital of ND

2.

Bismarck

c)

not aware of what's happening

3.

oblivious

d)

plants make their own food by this process

4.

photosynthesis

e)

layers of Earth sediment reveal

5.

changes over time

40.

Spiral Science - 1.2 vocab LS

a)

distance over time

1.

speed

b)

capital of ND

2.

Bismarck

c)

not aware of what's happening

3.

oblivious

d)

uses carbon dioxide, sunlight, & water

4.

photosynthesis

e)

layers of Earth sediment reveal this

5.

changes over time

41.

Scientific Inquiry

a)

process used to study the natural world

1.

scientific inquiry

b)

Can things of the “natural world” be measured or tested?

2.

yes

c)

gather information (data):  observation or inference?

3.

observation

d)

Finding out by reasoning: observation or inference?

4.

inference

e)

Do all good investigations

use the same skills? 

5.

no

42.

Scientific Inquiry

a)

process used to study the natural world

1.

scientific inquiry

b)

Does my teacher want me to have a way to

remember the steps of the scientific method?

2.

yes

c)

How many steps of the scientific method were taught in lesson 1.3?

3.

six

d)

Finding out by reasoning: observation or inference?

4.

inference

e)

Do all good investigations

use the same skills? 

5.

no

43.

Scientific Inquiry

a)

scale, ruler, beaker

1.

scientific instruments

b)

Do all good investigations usually use some of the same methods? 

2.

yes

c)

How many steps of the scientific method were taught in lesson 1.3?

3.

six

d)

see, hear, taste, touch, smell

4.

human senses

e)

Are all questions scientific?

5.

no

44.

Scientific Inquiry

a)

Most science investigations begin with a ____.

1.

scientific question

b)

Do all good investigations usually use some of the same methods? 

2.

yes

c)

How many steps of the scientific method were taught in lesson 1.3?

3.

six

d)

When scientists observe nature,

who in the entire world CAN get the same answer at a given time?

4.

everyone

e)

Are all questions scientific?

5.

no

45.

Spiral Science

a)

In an experiment, a factor that does not change.

1.

constant

b)

Atoms contain protons, neutrons, and _____.

2.

electrons

c)

Study of the natural world

3.

science

d)

Is Fargo east or west of Bismarck?

4.

East

e)

Is Hazen east or west of Washburn?

5.

West

46.

Spiral Science

a)

Does science attempt to answer all questions?

1.

no

b)

Does science attempt to answer questions that are testable?

2.

yes

c)

Study of the natural world

3.

science

d)

Is Fargo east or west of Bismarck?

4.

East

e)

Is Hazen east or west of Washburn?

5.

West

47.

The study of plants fits in which branch of science?

a)

Earth Science

b)

Life Science

c)

Physical Science

48.

Which branch of Science studies animals?

a)

Botany

b)

Geology

c)

Zoology

d)

Chemistry

49.

Match the following: Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science

a)

Biology

1.

life

b)

Earth Science

2.

geology

c)

Physical Science

3.

chemistry

50.

What is science?

a)

study of nature

b)

study of all questions

c)

random guesses

d)

using opinions to guide decisions

51.
Scientific questions have to be...
a)
Measurable 
b)
Easy
c)
Interesting
52.

How does talking to a plant affect a plant’s growth height?

a)

scientific question

b)

not scientific question

53.

Which planet is the most interesting one to study?

a)

scientific question

b)

not scientific question

54.

Check all that apply!

Which of these sentence starters are used for scientific questions?

a)

Who are the best ...?

b)

How does _____ affect _______?

c)

When is the nicest...?

d)

What would happen if...?

55.

What are the 3 major branches of science? 

Physical, Earth, (a)  

List the missing one.

56.
The boy is not going to school today
a)
observation
b)
inference
57.

Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture

a)
The vase is broken.
b)
The girls' bow is blue and purple.
c)
The girl broke the vase.
d)
The girl has blonde hair.
58.

When you use your 5 senses to gather information, you are making a/an

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Argument

d)

Opinion

59.
The least amount of students like red juice
a)
observation
b)
inference
60.

Observation or Inference: The cat is scared.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

61.

How many steps are in the scientific method?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

6

d)

10

62.

What is the first step in the scientific method?

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

Make an observation and ask a question about it

c)

Research your topic

d)

Record and analyze data

63.

Which of these is an observation that could be used to form a testable question for a scientific investigation?

a)

My dog seems sad.

b)

Dogs have four legs and a tail.

c)

White mice make good pets.

d)

Dogs think about people all the time.

64.

Which answer choice has the correct order of the scientific method?

a)

1. Hypothesis

2. Research

3. Experiment

4. Observation/Question

4.Analyze Data

5. Conclusion

b)

1.Observation/Question

2. Research

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Analyze Data

6. Conclusion

c)

1. Observation/Question

2. Hypothesis

3. Research

4. Analyze Data

5. Experiment

6. Conclusion

d)

1. Research

2. Observation/Question

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Analyze

6. Conclusion

65.

Which answer choice has the correct order of the scientific method?

a)

1.Observation/Question

2. Research

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Analyze Data

6. Conclusion

b)

1. Research

2. Observation/Question

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Analyze

6. Conclusion

66.

Which answer choice has the correct order of the scientific method?

a)

1.Observation/Question

2. Research

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Analyze Data

6. Conclusion

b)

1. Observation/Question

2. Hypothesis

3. Research

4. Analyze Data

5. Experiment

6. Conclusion

67.

Which answer choice has the correct order of the scientific method?

a)

1.Observation/Question

2. Research

3. Hypothesis

4. Experiment

5. Analyze Data

6. Conclusion

b)

1. Observation/Question

2. Hypothesis

3. Research

4. Analyze Data

5. Experiment

6. Conclusion

68.

The work of scientists generally begins with

a)

analyzing results

b)

drawing conclusions

c)

asking questions

d)

testing a hypothesis

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