Matter
Energy
Earth Systems
Living Systems
Computer Science/Scientific Method
100

What do we call anything that takes up space and has weight?

Matter

100

What is the biggest natural source of light for Earth?

The Sun

100

Name one form of water that falls from the sky.

Rain, snow, hail, or sleet

100

What do plants need from the Sun to grow?

Sunlight
100

When we want to learn about something in science, what do we do? Observe, sleep, or guess?

Observe

200

Water can be a liquid, ice can be a solid, and steam is a ______.

Gas

200

Name one object that makes its own light.

The Sun, a flashlight, a lamp, a candle, or a light bulb

200

A farmer notices that there has been very little rain for many weeks. How might this affect the plants growing in the field?

The plants may not grow well because they need water.

200

Name one thing all living things need to survive.

Water, food, air, or shelter

200

If a robot follows instructions to move forward, turn left, and stop, what is it following?

A sequence of instructions (an algorithm) or code.

300

Which state of matter keeps its own shape: solid, liquid, or gas?

Solid

300

What is made when an object blocks light?

A Shadow

300

What are 2 components of Earth?

  • land 
  • water 
  • air 
  • plants, humans, and other animals 
300

A caterpillar changes into a butterfly. What is this change called?

A life cycle (or metamorphosis)

300

Before an experiment, scientists make a smart guess. What is this called? *Hint it starts with the letter P.

A prediction

400

If ice melts and turns into water, what change happened?

A solid changed into a liquid (melting)

400

What is it called when light can travel through an object. It would mean the object must be ______.

Transparent

400

Name all 5 Bodies of Water

  • oceans
  • glaciers
  • lakes
  • wetlands
  • rivers


400

What are 3 ways we can care for our environment?

  • Put garbage in the right bin – Use garbage, recycling, and compost bins correctly.
  • Turn off lights when you leave a room – This helps save energy.
  • Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – This helps save water.
  • Pick up litter – Help keep parks, playgrounds, and school grounds clean.
  • Plant and care for trees, flowers, or gardens – Plants help provide homes for animals and keep the air clean.
400

During an experiment, why is it important to record what happens?

So you can remember and share your results

500

Mia puts water into a cup and then pours it into a bowl. The water changes shape. What state of matter is water?

Liquid

500

How can the path of light be affected by nature?

  • leaves
  • trees
  • bodies of water
  • mountains
500

Name all 5 landforms found in Alberta.

  • plateaus
  • mountains
  • valleys
  • hills
  • prairies
500

What are the 4 R's we should follow to help our earth?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose

500

A robot needs to brush its teeth. What is wrong with these instructions: "Brush teeth. Put toothpaste on the toothbrush."?

The steps are in the wrong order.

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