1. Write the equation for photosynthesis
CO2 + H2O + sunlight C6H12O6 + O2

2. Monday
Some researchers are developing a new plant fertilizer designed to improve the growth of plants in hot, dry climates. The fertilizer was applied to 100 desert plants in a greenhouse. The average daytime temperature in the greenhouse was 90oF, and the humidity levels were low. Which is best for the researchers to do next?
Compare plants that receive fertilizer to similar plants that received none.
Begin selling the fertilizer
Change the conditions in the greenhouse
Test the fertilizer on plant adapted to cooler climates

3. 2. Medical researchers are developing a wireless blood pressure monitoring system for use in hospitals. This system allows nurses to measure a patient’s blood pressure without awakening the patient. Which is the intended benefit of this technology?
A. patients can experience pain relief
B. patients will need fewer medications
C. patients will not be disturbed
D. patients can avoid surgery

4. Write the equation for photosynthesis
CO2 + H2O + sunlight C6H12O6 + O2

5. Tuesday
In an investigation about the effects of CO2 on plant height, plants are grown in several closed containers. The plants all get the same amounts of H2O and light, but the air inside has different amounts of CO2. what is the independent variable in this experiment?
The number of plants in each container
The amount of CO2 in each container
The amount of H2O in each container
The height of each plant

6. 2. Which chemical compounds are the reactants of photosynthesis and the products of cellular respiration?
A. H20 and C6H12O6
B. O2 and CO2
C. C6H12O6 and O2
D. CO2 and H20

7. Write the equation for photosynthesis
CO2 + H2O + sunlight C6H12O6 + O2

8. Wednesday
1. If you wanted to build an instrument to evaluate ocean currents, what should you do before you produce the first working version of the instrument?
A. build a prototype of the instrument
B. evaluate the results of the instrument
C. improve the design of the instrument
D. conduct tests on the instrument

9. 2. Which organ system is most responsible for helping a swimmer push her body through water?
A. circulatory
B. excretory
C. integumentary
D. muscular

10. Write the equation for photosynthesis
CO2 + H2O + sunlight C6H12O6 + O2

11. Thursday
1. As the wheels of a train push down on a track, the track pushes back against the wheels. Which of Newton’s laws is used to explain these forces?
A. an object at rest tends to stay at rest
B. the force of an object is equal to
its mass x its acceleration
C. for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
D. any to objects exert gravitational forces on each other.

12. 2. In an investigation about factors that affect the rate at which a pendulum swings, how should students manipulate the variables to get valid results?
A. use equal string lengths and bobs with different masses
B. use different string lengths and bobs with the same masses
C. use equal string lengths and bobs with the same masses
D. use different string lengths and different bob masses