Studying Science/Engineering Process

Studying Science

100

What is evidence? A. Statement about what will happen in an experiment B. An educated guess C. Data that support or reject a hypothesis

C. Data that support or reject a hypothesis

200

Which of the following model is an advantage only for a 3-D model? A. easy to store B. requires fewer tools to make the model C. can show the height of objects in the room, such as a desk

C. can show the height of objects in the room, such as a desk

300

Jatara compares how fast a fig plant grows with how fast a spider plant grows. Which of these would be the best way to communicate her data to the rest of the class? A. a graph B. a drawing of one of the plants C. a questions

A. a graph

400

What is a hypothesis? A. a collection of evidence B. a prediction of the correct answer to a question C. trying to decide what the results of an experiment mean

B. a prediction of the correct answer to a question

500

Anna wants to compare the amount of rainfall each month during a 4-month period. She looks at tables with different information on them. What kind of information would she find more useful? A. a table with the number of rainy days in each month B. a table with the hours of rainy days in each month C. a table with the amount of rainfall each month

C. a table with the amount of rainfall each month

Studying Science Too

100

Jacob wants to find out which cat food his cat likes best. What variable could he use in his investigation? A. amount of food B. type of cat food C. where he feeds his cat

B. type of cat food

200

Taylor wanted to determine if watering plants makes a difference in their growth. During her investigation she watered only one of the two plants. After a few days, she noticed that the plants looked different. What skill did Taylor use when she noticed that one of the plants was drooping? A. prediction B. communication C. observation

C. observation

300

What is a good scientific way to show the data collected on the temperature at three different times in a day. A. making a graph B. Writing a paragraph C. Drawing a picture

A. making a graph

400

The list show the finishing times of a race. Ang- 85.32 Jose- 80.09 Tyler- 78.89 Matthew-80.15 Which order places the runners from fastest to slowest? A. Matthew, Ang, Jose, Tyler B. Ang, Matthew, Tyler, Jose C. Tyler, Jose, Matthew, Ang

C. Tyler, Jose, Matthew, Ang

500

Which statement is true of all scientist? A. Scientists study living things B. Scientists study the natural world C. Scientists study items found on Earth

B. Scientists study the natural world

Design This

100

Engineers must build a model of a design to find out how well it actually works. What is another word for this model? A. prototype B. design C. conclusion

A. prototype

200

A company wants to build a new type of spaceship for transporting astronauts to the moon. What should the company do first? A. build a model B. test the prototype C. evaluate the design D. identify needs

D. identify needs

300

A company decided to design and produce a new type of ice skate. Which of the following should the company do first? A. evaluate the new skate design B. identify the need of new skaters C. build a prototype

B. identify the need of new skaters

400

An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process? A. test the working prototype B. make sketches of the prototype C. evaluate the design for revision

A. test the working prototype

500

Lomni drops a carton of eggs while helping her father unload groceries. She decided to make a new type of egg carton that would protect the eggs better. What is the first step Lomni should take in the design process? A. build the design B. identify the problem C. brainstorm solutions

C. brainstorm solutions

Engineers Unite

100

Mr. Sharpe is concerned because the old wooden steps outside his house are becoming loose. He wants to design a safer set of steps. What should Mr. Sharpe do first? A. record test data B. design a solution C. build a prototype D. brainstorm solutions

D. brainstorm solutions

200

What is meant by the word design? A. to take materials such as wood and metal and shape them into something B. to brainstorm ideas about how to solve an engineering problem

B. to brainstorm ideas about how to solve an engineering problem

300

Which design should a company use to build a faster sled? A. A wider sled that goes 2.8 miles per second B. a longer sled that goes 2.6 miles per second C. a lighter sled that goes 3.2 miles per second

C. a lighter sled that goes 3.2 miles per second

400

AL built a prototype for a new toy race car. During testing, the car would only move a short distance before coming to a sudden stop. What should Al do next? A. build and test a new toy car B. build a paper plane instead C. use his observations to redesign the car D. redesign the race car's track and make it shorter

C. use his observations to redesign the car

500

After testing a few designs a student noticed that two model airplanes had the same speed. What should he do next? A. combine elements from both designs and test again B. choose another design that will give better results

A. combine elements from both designs and test again

Extended Response

100

Is this sentence true or false. Explain. Discoveries in science are always made by scientists.

False- Anyone can think like a scientist, discover new things and conduct experiments.

200

A engineering team is designing and producing a new type of roller coaster. Describe a part of the design process the engineers should do after testing the prototype.

After testing the prototype of the new roller coaster the team can do one of two things. If it works they can work on improving their design. If it does not work they can redesign their prototype using solutions from their brainstorm.

300

A group of students is designing a new type of bumper car for a science fair project. The students know that bumper cars can quickly become damaged. Name a problem the students must solve when they design the bumper car.

One problem the students must solve is how to keep the bumper cars from being damaged.

400

A group of students is designing a new type of bumper car for a science fair project. The students know that bumper cars can quickly become damaged. Describe a possible solution to the problem

answers vary

500

The invention of the motor vehicle has changed our communities in many ways. What are two ways that motor vehicles benefit your community? What is one risk?

answers vary