WorksheetsHmh Florida Science
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
A ________________ is an idea that can be tested by an experiment. It comes in the form of a statement, not a question.
hypothesis
conclusion
inference
All scientific investigations begin with a question. It must be something we can test.
True
False
We use our _______ senses to describe the natural world. This is how we observe.
5
4
6
Data is information we gather during an experiment. We record and analyze it to form our conclusions.
True
False
A conclusion is an explanation that is based on evidence from our observations. This is where we determine if the evidence supports our hypothesis.
True
False
An _________________ is a set of steps you follow to test a hypothesis. It must include materials, equipment needed, and procedures.
experiment
procedure
hypothesis
You make an ________________ when you use your 5 senses to notice details.
observation
data
conclusion
If Dakota wants to record the growth of her tomato plant. What tool would she use to record the height of her plant?
ruler
pan balance
dropper
Which inference can you make about the flowers?
They had no water.
They were a gift.
They are pink
You can use a ruler to find the mass of a rock.
False
True
Which meaning do scientists use for the word investigate?
to use a planned way to find answers to questions.
to try to find answers by guessing.
If you needed to add water to your brownie mix, what tool would you use?
measuring cup
dropper
Lucca is interested in what animals eat in the Florida Everglades. Which should he use in his investigation?
A table showing food for animals in the Everglades.
A model alligator
The water cycle of the Everglades.
Sophie wants to measure the time it takes for a hamster to run a maze. What tool should she use?
stopwatch
clock
pan balance
Two scientists are studying butterflies. Both find that fewer butterflies in their city than last year. Why is it important for these scientists to share their findings?
To learn from each other
To give reasons to visit another city
You use your 5 senses to make observations. Which one is NOT one of your 5 senses.
thinking
smelling
seeing
hearing
Maximo conducted an experiment to see what kind of seeds grew fastest. He bought 4 different kinds of seeds and the same soil. He put them outside and watered them daily. What is the variable in the experiment?
the type of seed
the type of soil
the amount of water
A student is studying sharks and wants to learn more about their jaws. Why would the student use this model?
It's not possible to study the real jaw safely.
A real set of jaws could not be opened
A hypothesis is a statement that could answer a question based on observation. A hypothesis must be able to be tested. Which of the following would be a hypothesis?
I think a heavier ball would fall faster than a light one.
I will throw different sized balls to see which one falls first.
Nora and Jack collected data about their classmates favorite fruit. Why did they use this type of graph to display their results?
to compare the amount for each kind of fruit
to show the types of apples
to show where the fruit grows
Hadley and MacKenzie did similar experiments and got different results. Which is the best way to find out whose results are correct?
Have other students try the experiment the same way.
Have a friend do the experiment differently.
Vote on who was correct.
Which tool would be best for seeing very time things in the water?
microscope
binoculars
