Science Inquiry Unit Review Game! Created for Mrs. Stout’s 6th Grade Students

Phase 1: Multiple Choice Choose the best answer for each of the following multiple choice questions. Correct responses will be awarded 1 point.

Notify the instructor ____________________ of any spills on your clothing A. Immediately B. When you’re done with the lab C. When you get the chance D. At the end of class

A. Immediately

If you need to smell a chemical to identify it, A If you need to smell a chemical to identify it, A. hold beaker close to nose and inhale slightly. B. hold beaker away from nose and wave your hand over the opening of the container. C. hold beaker close to nose and inhale deeply. D. hold beaker close to nose and wave your hand over the opening of the container.

B. hold beaker away from nose and wave your hand over the opening of the container.

At the end of a lab it is important to: A At the end of a lab it is important to: A. pour unused materials down the drain and clean supplies. B. make sure you get to your next class on time C. clean up entire lab area according to teacher instruction. D. leave cleaning for group members.

C. clean up entire lab area according to teacher instruction.

What is the most important thing to do before starting a lab. A What is the most important thing to do before starting a lab? A. put on goggles B. pick up necessary materials C. read through the lab and make sure you understand the steps D. all of the above

D. all of the above

A complete diagram should include which of the following things:. A A complete diagram should include which of the following things: A. details B. labels C. color D. all of the above

D. all of the above

It’s important for scientists to draw detailed diagrams because: A It’s important for scientists to draw detailed diagrams because: A. It helps the scientist remember what he or she was observing B. It helps a scientist improve on a design he or she is working on C. It helps other people to know what the scientist was observing or designing D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following statements is an example of a Qualitative Observation? A. Cheetahs have orange-colored fur with black spots B. Cheetahs are very large cats C. Cheetahs can run up to 70 miles per hour D. Cheetahs are awesome

A. Cheetahs have orange-colored fur with black spots

Which of the following statements is an example of a Quantitative Observation? A. Panda the rabbit has white and black fur B. Panda the rabbit is lazy C. Panda the rabbit likes to eat carrots D. Panda the rabbit is 30 cm long from nose to tail

D. Panda the rabbit is 30 cm long from nose to tail

Which of the following statements is an example of an Opinion. A Which of the following statements is an example of an Opinion? A. There are currently 0 fish in Mrs. Stout’s classroom B. The fish in Mrs. Stout’s classroom are red, white, yellow, black, and gray C. So far this year, 10 fish have died in Mrs. Stout’s classroom D. A lot of fish die in Mrs. Stout’s classroom

D. A lot of fish die in Mrs. Stout’s classroom

Which of the following statements is NOT true about making observations in science? A. Observations should always be relevant (on-topic) and detailed B. It is important to use exact numbers and measurements (if possible) when making Quantitative Observations C. It is OK to use opinions as long as they are detailed and relevant D. You should use your five senses when making Qualitative Observations

C. It is OK to use opinions as long as they are detailed and relevant

Phase 2: True or False Determine whether each of the following statements is true or false. Each question is worth 1 point

The Metric System is the measurement system used here in the United States

FALSE

The English Standard System is the measurement system used here in the United States

TRUE

The Metric System is a base 10 system

TRUE

When measuring the length of an object you use a ruler to measure in inches, feet, and yards when using the Metric System

FALSE

The top of the water line when using a graduated cylinder is called the meniscus

TRUE

When measuring liquid volume, it is important to measure from the BOTTOM of the meniscus

TRUE

The mark of a graduated cylinder (what each little line is worth) is the same for every graduated cylinder

FALSE

When measuring mass using the Metric System, you measure in grams

TRUE

One centimeter is about the thickness of your fingernail

FALSE

All scientists use the Metric System

TRUE

Phase 3: Vocabulary Write the vocabulary word that matches the given definition. Each question is worth 3 points. 2 points for having the correct word, and 1 point for correct spelling

A system of measurement used by almost every country in the world except the USA

Metric System

A factor in an experiment that YOU intentionally change

Independent Variable

A measuring tool used to find the mass of an object

Triple Beam Balance

An educated guess about what you think will happen during an experiment

Hypothesis

An observation using senses to describe what something looks like, sounds like, feels like, smells like, or tastes like

Qualitative Observation

A factor in an experiment that changes automatically, usually as a result of the Independent Variable

Dependent Variable

The measuring system used here in the USA

English Standard System

An observation using numbers, usually used to describe the quantity or measurement of an object or objects

Quantitative Observation

A factor in an experiment that is intentionally kept the same

Constant

A measuring tool used to measure liquid volume

Graduated Cylinder

Study Tips for Unit Test!! 1. Complete your Science Inquiry Unit Title Page! 2.Go through your Science Journal and review your notes. Make sure you have ALL of the notes from this unit, and that they are all complete! Use the Blog or talk with friends to get caught up on any notes you missed!! 3. Use the Blog to look at this Review Game again, it is a great way to practice for the actual test questions!