WorksheetsBig Idea 1/2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Lilly’s family raises beans and other crops on their farm in Florida. Lilly wonders if less water can damage a bean crop. In an experiment, she does NOT water the soil beneath a few of the bean plants. Then, she compares their growth with the rest of the bean crop.
What is the control group of the experiment?
the bean plants that have NO water
the bean plants that have the normal amount of water
all of the farm’s plants, except for the bean plants
the bean plants that are damaged by heavy rain
Tom and Cameron are visiting the school band to investigate how sounds are made. Which of their comments are useful observations? Select useful or not useful for each sentence.
The saxophone is my favorite instrument. - Not useful
I hear only one note from the bass drum. - Useful
The piccolo is the smallest instrument. - Useful
The piccolo makes the highest sounds. - Useful
The piccolo makes the highest sounds because it is the smallest instrument. - Not useful
Which of the following is NOT a useful observation when investigating how sounds are made?
The piccolo is the smallest instrument.
The saxophone is my favorite instrument.
The piccolo makes the highest sounds.
I hear only one note from the bass drum.
Why is it important to observe birds in both a laboratory and outdoors during an investigation?
To see if birds behave differently in different environments
To make the investigation more expensive
To avoid making any observations
To only focus on laboratory results
What is the benefit of repeating tests several times?
Repeated tests could help show that the results are accurate and useful.
Repeated tests might identify the strongest possible shape for a stool leg.
Repeated tests might identify the ideal number of legs for a stool.
Repeated tests could measure the effect of other variables, such as the material of the leg.
The students are conducting a(n) ________ investigation. They may evaluate their prediction using their observations as ________.
descriptive, evidence
experimental, hypotheses
unscientific, suggestions
experimental, evidence
What is the first step Mr. Alonzo asks his students to do in their investigation?
Predict which animals live in the pond.
Catch animals in the pond.
Draw pictures of the pond.
Write a report about the pond.
What type of investigation involves making predictions and then observing to collect evidence?
Descriptive investigation
Experimental investigation
Unscientific investigation
Mathematical investigation
Why is it important for scientists to repeat their tests?
To make sure their results are accurate and useful.
To finish their work faster.
To use more materials.
To get different answers each time.
Which of the following is NOT a good way to evaluate a scientific claim?
Ask friends if they have heard about it.
Research using reliable sources like NASA.
Design an experiment.
Observe and collect evidence.
