List two possible things to check if the lights won't turn on in the kitchen.
What is the power is out, the light bulb has blown, check the fuse box, etc.?
100
What would be easier to move and why: an empty box or a box filled with books?
What is an empty box because it weighs less?
100
What can you do if the computer screen is black?
What is check the power cord, check the power button (is it turned on), move the mouse to see if it is asleep?
100
What type of change do you have if you burn a log?
What is a chemical change?
100
What state of matter would occur if I boiled water?
What is a gas?
200
Your car stopped working, what is a possible solution to this problem?
What is fill the gas, check the engine, etc.
200
Describe how you could make the job of putting a refrigerator on the back of a pick-up truck easier.
What is use a couple of people, use a ramp, etc.?
200
What is one benefit to owning a laptop?
What is you can take it anywhere, it's smaller, and lightweight, etc.?
200
If I added food coloring to water, would I have a physical change or chemical change?
What is a physical change?
200
If I return from vacation to find my freezer had stopped working, what state of matter would my popsicles be in?
What is a liquid?
300
What can you check if you come home and find your refrigerator is not working?
What is check the condenser, make sure it's plugged in, check the power/fuse box, etc.?
300
Would it be easier to run a bowling ball over a smooth surface or sandpaper? Explain?
What is smooth surface because less friction?
300
Name one consequence and one benefit to having a cell phone.
What is answers will vary (i.e. car accidents, not paying attention; can be reached at all times, access to internet on smart phones, quick call for an emergency)?
300
What kind of change occurs if I melt ice?
What is physical change?
300
What state of matter would occur if you melted an ice cube?
What is liquid?
400
Name 2 benefits to using a hybrid or electric car.
What is less gas needed (so less expensive), better for the environment, etc.?
400
Would you be able to push a bicycle faster with one hand or two hands, describe?
What is two hands because you are adding more force?
400
Name 3 benefits of technology.
What is we can get things done quicker, we can get things done easier, we can have access to information faster, we can call anyone at any time, we can communicate with people in other countries, etc.
400
Is setting off a firework a chemical or physical change?
What is a chemical change?
400
Describe the states of matter that would occur if you took an ice cube and set it on a counter for a week on a summer day. What state is it in during day 1, day 2, day 7?
What is a solid, liquid, then gas as heat is added?
500
Name 3 problems related to an increase in population in the world.
What is more pollution, more houses which destroys habitats, more litter/garbage, more cars (pollution), etc.?
500
Would it be easier to use a screwdriver or an unsharpened pencil to open a can of paint? Why?
What is a screwdriver because it creates a lever making it easier to open the can of paint?
500
Name a consequence of having a camera/video capabilities on a cell phone.
What is answer will vary?
500
What kind of change have I created if I step on a soda can and crush it?
What is a physical change?
500
If I put a cup of water outside on a wintery day, what state of matter would it turn into?