Scientists

Vocabulary

200

2. What is the purpose of 'observation'?

• A. To classify objects
• B. To summarize findings
• C. To gather information using senses
• D. To make predictions

C. To gather information using senses

300

3. What does ‘predict’ mean?

• A. To ask questions
• B. To group objects
• C. To make an educated guess
• D. To use a tool

C. To make an educated guess

400

4. What does 'classify' mean?

• A. To record data
• B. To group objects based on characteristics
• C. To compare results
• D. To draw conclusions

B. To group objects based on characteristics

500

5. What does 'compare and contrast' involve?

• A. Identifying similarities and differences
• B. Using tools to measure
• C. Asking questions
• D. Making predictions

A. Identifying similarities and differences

Vocabulary

200

7. What does ‘record’ mean in science?

• A. To make predictions
• B. To write down or draw observations
• C. To classify objects
• D. To use a tool

B. To write down or draw observations

300

8. What is a 'conclusion' in a scientific investigation?

• A. A guess based on prior knowledge
• B. A summary of what was learned
• C. A tool used for measurement
• D. A group of classified objects

B. A summary of what was learned

400

1. What does 'inquiry' mean?

• A. Making a guess based on prior knowledge
• B. Asking questions and exploring ideas
• C. Using tools to measure
• D. Writing down observations

Asking questions and exploring ideas

500

6. What is a 'tool' in science?

• A.  A way to record data
• B. An instrument used for observation or measurement
• C. A method of classification
• D. A type of conclusion

B. An instrument used for observation or measurement

Questions

100

• 9.  What question might a scientist ask about when looking at a seashell?
• A.  Is this the prettiest shell?
• B.  How did this shell form?
• C.  What can I make with this shell?
• D.  Do I like the shape of this shell?

• B.  How did this shell form?

200

10.  When should you use the goggles (like swimming glasses)?

• A.  When you time a toy car as it rolls down a ramp
• B.  When you look at a leaf with a hand lens
• C.  When you pour a dangerous liquid that might splash
• D.  When you pour milk onto a glass

C.  When you pour a dangerous liquid that might splash

300

11. Sr. Marie wants to see if one kind of plant grows faster than another.  She has two pots.  In what way should the pots be different?

• A.  The kind of soil in each pot
• B.  The amount of sunlight each pot receives
• C.  The kind of seed in each pot
• D.  The amount of water each pot receives

C.  The kind of seed in each pot