Science Investigation skills

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the data obtained during an experiment called?

Procedure

Questions

Conclusion

Results

2.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Making a statement or a claim about what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence.

classifying

observing

predicting

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

An observation that cannot be described or expressed in numbers.

inferring

qualitative observation

scientific investigation

4.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion about them.

evaluating

predicting

making models

5.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Using one or more of your senses to gather information.

inferring

classifying

observing

6.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Creating representations of complex objects or processes.

evaluating

making models

scientific investigation

7.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Observations use what?

Graphs

Your 5 senses

Scientists

Predictions

8.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

You should never ______ chemicals or materials used in lab.

eat

drink

smell

all of the above

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Noticing that a bird is blue is a _____________ observation.

qualitative

quantitative

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does CER stands for?

Claim, Evidence, and Regulating

Claim, Evaluation, Reasoning

Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

Claim, Evaluation, Regulating

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is a factor that can change in an experiment?

Claim

Variable

Scientific Inquiry

Hypothesis

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The white candle has a cylindrical shape. it has a diameter of about 3 cm. the length of the candle is 20 cm. It is hard, smooth and can be scratched. There is a white wick that extends from top to bottom.

Which is a qualitative observation from the sentence?

diameter of about 3 cm

length is 20 cm

hard, smooth and can be scratched

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

It is a basic science process skills that suggests explanations of an observation based on past experiences.

observing

inferring

measuring

classifying

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

It is a process skill where you design an investigation, including a procedure, to test a hypothesis.

formulating hypothesis

communicating

interpreting data

experimenting

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

It is a process of explaining the meaning of the information or data gathered from the experimentation.

interpreting data

formulating hypothesis

experimenting

defining

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

It is the series of steps in science that help you solve problems and answer question.

Inferring

Observing

Scientific Method

Hypothesizing

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The tentative answer to a scientific problem.

Inference

Hypothesis

Observation

Prediction

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What variable must be kept the same to make it a fair test?

Constant variable

independent variable

dependent variable

extraneous variable

19.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Lisa is working on a science project. Her task is to answer the question: "Does Rogooti (which is a commercial hair product) affect the speed of hair growth". Which is the independent variable?

Hair growth

Rogooti (hair product)

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Lisa is working on a science project. Her task is to answer the question: "Does Rogooti (which is a commercial hair product) affect the speed of hair growth". What is the dependent variable?

hair growth

Rogooti ( hair product)

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which is best to represent a trend overtime?

Line graph

Bar graph

Pie graph

22.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Which tool would not be used to look at the detail of an object?

Hand Lens

Microscope

Binoculars

Beaker

23.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

A graduated cylinder and a beaker are both tools that help measure what?

Length

Width

Details

Volume

24.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which recorded measurement is correct?

38mL

40.0mL

38.0mL

34.0mL

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is used to swirl, mix, or store chemicals?

Beaker

Flask

Test Tube

Graduated Cylinder

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A mother comes home to find her son holding a tennis racquet behind him, with a worried look on his face. A broken vase is on the floor next to him. What inference can you make about this situation?

The boy knocked over the vase while playing tennis

Sarah is not a very good tennis player.

The dog knocked over the vase with his tail.

Dad is not a very good babysitter

27.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

How are the skills of inferring and predicting alike? How are they different?

Both involve making observations, but predictions are about what will happen and inferences are about what has happened.

Only inferring involves making observations, but predictions are about what will happen and inferences are about what has happened.

Only predicting involves making observations, but observations are about what will happen and inferences are about what has happened.

There is nothing similar or different about the two. That is what makes them unique.

28.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Clark took a trip to the beach. Which is a quantitative observation he may have made?

There were two lifeguards

Everyone was wearing bathing suits

It was a hot day

The waves were big

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