Science Skills
Name 1 safety consideration in the laboratory.
Lab coat, safety glasses, etc.
What is a force?
A push, pull or twist.
What is the point of classification?
To help categorise the living world.
What are the four states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma
How many siblings does Mr Oster have?
5
What is an observation?
An observation is something you can find out using your senses.
Name two types of forces.
Gravitational force, electrostatic force, magnetic force, etc.
What does MR N GREWW stand for?
Move
Reproduce
Nutrition
Grow
Exchange
Waste
Water
What happens to particles in a material as it heats up?
They gain energy and move around faster, spreading out.
What is an inference?
An inference is a likely explanation of an observation.
What is an unbalanced force?
What is a dichotomous key?
What could you say about the density of an object that floats in water?
It is less dense than water.
What university did Mr Oster attend?
UniSA.
What equipment would you use to evaporate salt water?
Bunsen burner, tripod, heatproof mat, evaporating dish.
Is magnetic force a contact force?
No.
Name the five kingdoms of life.
Animalia
Plantae
Fungi
Monera
Protista
What is a pure substance?
Where was Mr Oster born?
Canberra.
What are the main parts of a practical report?
Title
Aim
Materials
Method
Diagram
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
What units are forces measured in?
Newtons (N).
What are the seven levels of Linnaean taxonomy?
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
What is a solution?
A solution is a mixture where a solute is dissolved evenly in a solvent.
Mr Oster's favourite book is Lord of the Rings. What is the name of the main character who carries the ring?
Frodo Baggins.