Physical Properties
What property tells how much matter is in an object?
Mass
What type of objects are attracted to magnets?
Some metals (like iron and steel)?
Writing down “the plant is 12 cm tall” is an example of what?
Observation
What tool do you use to measure temperature?
Thermometer
What did most groups find about water covered in black paper compared to yellow paper?
Black paper heats water faster
What property tells how much matter is in an object?
Graduated Cylinder
True or False: Aluminum foil is magnetic.
False
Saying “the plant will grow taller if it gets more water” is an example of what?
Prediction
What tool do you use to measure mass?
Balance scale
If one group’s results are different from all others, what is MOST likely the problem?
Inaccurate measurements or changed procedure
Which property describes how something feels, such as smooth, rough, or bumpy?
Texture
What will happen if you put two north poles of magnets together?
They repel
Which is a testable observation?
Ⓐ Plants need more water to grow.
Ⓑ On Day 8, the plant was 12.5 cm tall.
Ⓒ Plants like sunny places.
Ⓓ Plants will grow forever.
On Day 8, the corn seedling reached 12.5 cm
Which property do you measure with a ruler?
Length
What type of graph is best for showing plant growth over time?
Bar graph
A student fills a box with 32 cubes. What property is being measured?
volume
Which two objects from this list are magnetic: plastic beads, iron nails, steel key, aluminum foil?
Iron nails and steel key
Why is it important for students to follow the same procedure in an experiment?
So results can be compared fairly
A faint sweet smell from an object describes what property?
Odor
Why do scientists repeat experiments multiple times?
To make results more reliable
Name two physical properties that require measurement tools instead of senses.
Mass and Volume
What is the best way to test if an unknown object is made of iron?
See if it is attracted to a magnet
A student got results different from three other classmates. What is the MOST likely reason?
She changed the procedure.
Which two properties of rocks can be measured using tools instead of just sight or touch?
Mass and Volume
What conclusion can be made if a magnet only attracts some objects?
The objects it attracts are made of certain metals