Measuring in Science
Metric or Treat
You are my Density
Let's Make an Experiment!
Mixed Bag
100
The basic metric unit for mass
What are grams?
100
The metric system is based on this number
What is 10?
100
The formula for density
What is "Density = Mass/Volume"?
100
This is the variable that the experimenter changes
What is the independent variable?
200
This tool is used to measure mass in the science lab
What is a triple beam balance?
200
There are this many millimeters in a meter
What is 1000?
200
The units used for density
What is g/cm3 or g/mL?
200
I want to set up an experiment to test if increasing homework will result in better student grades. What is the dependent variable?
What are student grades?
200
This is how to spell your science teacher's last name
What is Schaeffner?
300
This tool is used to measure length in the science lab
What is a ruler or meter stick?
300
There are this many grams in a kilogram
What is 1000?
300
The density of water
What is 1.00 g/cm3?
300
I think that my test scores will increase if I stare at a Taylor Swift poster. If I were to test this idea, what would be a good title for the experiment?
What is "The Effect of Staring at a Taylor Swift Poster on Test Scores"?
300
This word means the moving of something from its place or position
What is displacement?
400
This is the basic unit of volume in the science lab
What is a milliliter? (I will accept cubic centimeter)
400
There are this many centimeters in a meter
What is 100?
400
The density of an object with a mass of 30 g and a volume of 5 mL (show your work)
What is 6 g/mL?
400
I've heard that increasing the price of Netflix is going to make their customers angry. How would I write a hypothesis for an experiment that tests this idea?
What is "If Netflix prices increase, then the anger of customers will increase"?
400
The number of deciliters in a liter
What is ten?
500
This tool is used to measure the volume of liquids in the science lab (spelling counts!)
What is a graduated cylinder?
500
There are this many milliliters in one cubic centimeter
What is one?
500
Maple syrup sinks in water - what do you know must be true about the density of maple syrup?
The density of maple syrup is greater than 1.00 g/cm3
500
Testable question: How does a child's bedtime affect their behavior in science class? What is the IV and the DV?
IV: child's bedtime DV: behavior in science class
500
I threw a plastic ball in the pool for my dog to fetch. The mass of the ball was 125 grams. What must the volume be to have a density of 0.500 g/mL?
What is 250 mL?
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