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

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

3. 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

4. A. Immediately

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

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

9. 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

10. D. all of the above

11. 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

12. D. all of the above

13. 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

14. D. All of the above

15. 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

16. A. Cheetahs have orange-colored fur with black spots

17. 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

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

19. 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

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

21. 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

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

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

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

25. FALSE

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

27. TRUE

28. The Metric System is a base 10 system

29. TRUE

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

31. FALSE

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

33. TRUE

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

35. TRUE

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

37. FALSE

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

39. TRUE

40. One centimeter is about the thickness of your fingernail

41. FALSE

42. All scientists use the Metric System

43. TRUE

44. 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

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

46. Metric System

47. A factor in an experiment that YOU intentionally change

48. Independent Variable

49. A measuring tool used to find the mass of an object

50. Triple Beam Balance

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

52. Hypothesis

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

54. Qualitative Observation

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

56. Dependent Variable

57. The measuring system used here in the USA

58. English Standard System

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

60. Quantitative Observation

61. A factor in an experiment that is intentionally kept the same

62. Constant

63. A measuring tool used to measure liquid volume

64. Graduated Cylinder

65. 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!