Science Tools and Methods 3rd Grade

Question 1

Which word means, "A statement that can be tested"?

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 2

An object that scientist use to do their work is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

tool

Question 3

What is the name of this tool?

Accepted Answer

balance scale

Question 4

A tool that measures length in inches, centimeters or millimeters is a ___.

Accepted Answer

ruler

Question 5

What is the science tool that is used to measure temperature?

Accepted Answer

thermometer

Question 6

Which step of the scientific method is the question that is being investigated?

Accepted Answer

problem

Question 7

What does a thermometer show?

Accepted Answer

temperature

Question 8

What is a series of steps used to investigate to understand why things work?

Accepted Answer

scientific method

Question 9

What is the science tool in the picture?

Accepted Answer

beaker

Question 10

Which tools could you use to get a closer look at an insect?

Accepted Answer

hand lens, microscope

Question 11

Which science tool is tall and thin and is used to accurately measure liquids?

Accepted Answer

graduated cylinder

Question 12

Which tool is used to measure time in seconds or minutes?

Accepted Answer

stopwatch

Question 13

Which science tool protects a scientists eyes from chemicals or harmful objects?

Accepted Answer

safety goggles

Question 14

Which tool is used to make visible objects appear larger?

Accepted Answer

hand lens

Question 15

In science, we use our 5 senses. What are they?

Accepted Answer

feeling, hearing, sight, sound, taste

Question 16

What part of the scientific method is the "doing" part?

Accepted Answer

experiment

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