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A #science Quiz from #5th-grade #inquiry skills
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What is the first step in the scientific method?
Conduct an experiment
Observe and ask questions
Write an hypothesis
Plan an experiment
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While conducting an experiment it is important to
make sure the area has lots of hazards
measure accurately
make clear observations
Be goofy with your buddies
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Which tool would I use to measure weight?
Measuring Cup
Spring Scale
Balance
Thermometer
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Which tool is used to measure mass
Spring Scale
Thermometer
Meter Stick
Balance Scale
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What is an hypothesis?
A question
The specific answer to a question.
A solution to an experiment
A statement of a possible solution that can be tested.
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What tool is used to measure length?
Thermometer
Spring Scale
Ruler
Balance
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The distance from here to Marc's would be measured in
decimeters
kilometers
meters
centimeters
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What is the last step in the scientific method?
Make observations
Draw conclusions
Plan an experiment
Form an hypothesis
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Why do scientists do an investigation more than once?
To get the most benefit from the equipment
To be sure data is accurate
To use all the materials
To have a great time!
10
When finding out which gum lasts longer my controlled variable would be
the type of gum chewed
who likes gum the best
starting everyone chewing at the same time
having some people drink water while chewing
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What is the best way to record data?
Write hints to yourself about what you observed.
Make a table to record data
Have your partner do the work for you.
Make a graph of the information.
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During the planning of an experiment you must
control variables
list equipment
decide how to measure and record data
determine safety measures
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Whats the manipulated variable when finding which temperature of water dissolves salt fastest
Temperature of the water
Different types of salt.
Amounts of the salt.
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Compare observations and inferences.
They are the exact same thing.
Neither need to be accurate
First you infer and then make your observations.
First you make your observations and then your inferences.
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What unit of measurement would you use to measure volume of a large amount of liquid?
gallon
milliliter
liter
ounces
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In order for others to understand your conclusion, it may be helpful to
do a dance or play
write a quick note about what happened
create a chart or graph
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Looking at objects in the sky is best done with a
binoculars
hand lens
microscope
telescope
