Scientific Method: 4th grade review

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

conclusion

procedures

materials

responding variable

2.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

data

theory

hypothesis

fact

3.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

answer

experiment

problem

safety check

4.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

True

False

5.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is a hypothesis?

an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement

a random guess

a statement of the outcome of your experiment

step by step directions for your experiment

6.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Why do scientists use the scientific method?

To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.

To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.

So that other scientist don't get mad at them

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What step do you find out more information about your topic?

hypothesis

procedures

question/problem

research

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When you use your five senses to determine the physical properties of an object.

Data

Hypothesis

Conclusion

Observation

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

When making an observation, you must use...

Only Sight

Smell & Touch

ALL 5 Senses

Only Taste

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which scientific instrument would best be used for measuring an amount of time?

Ruler

Balance

Stopwatch

Magnifying Glass

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which scientific instrument would best be used to measure a small distance?

Ruler

Stopwatch

Balance

Pipette

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

scientific method

recipe

data collection

metric system

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

____________ is the addition of harmful materials to the environment.

pollution

ecotourism

conservation

recycle

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Some animals use mimicry. This means they

imitate other animals or plants

make loud sounds

steal from other animals

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The performance is called the

question

experiment

conclusion

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

4. A procedure designed to test a hypothesis is an ...

hypothesis

objective

observation

experiment

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