1. Are You Smarter Than a 2 nd Grader?

2. Science

3. Which of the following is a natural magnet? A Chalkboard letters B magnetite C refrigerator magnet D South

4. Magnetite is a natural magnet.

5. Which of the following is a magnet NOT attracted to? A paperclip B rubber band C refrigerator D another magnet

6. A rubber band in NOT attracted to a magnet.

7. If it has mass and takes up space it is: A matter B big C property D color

8. Matter takes up space and has mass.

9. What form of matter is shown by the arrow? A solid B liquid C gas D matter

10. Steam is a gas.

11. To change an ice cube to a liquid in an experiment, which of the following would you use? A B C D

12. Stove

13. To measure the mass of matter which of the following would be the best tool to use? A B C D

14. A balance scale is used to measure mass.

15. Before doing an experiment it is important to predict what will happen. We call this prediction a(n): A hypothesis B data C materials D procedure

16. A prediction is a hypothesis.

17. When you do a science experiment, it is important to collect the things you will need for the experiment. These are called the: A data B hypothesis C materials D title

18. The things you need to do an experiment are called materials.

19. To make sure the experiment data is correct, scientists should: A ask their mom to check their work B repeat the experiment C find the information on the Internet D read a book

20. Scientists should repeat an experiment to make sure the data is correct.

21. A scientist wants to study the effects of sunlight on plants. If the scientist covers the plant with a box, what will most likely happen to the plant? A The plant will die. B The plant will grow new leaves. C The plant will bloom. D The plant will produce apples.

22. The plant will die.

23. In an experiment observing a tadpole changing to a frog, a scientist will draw pictures of the observations. These pictures are part of the experiment called the: A materials B hypothesis C procedure D data

24. The pictures are data.

25. When conducting an experiment a scientist will follow these steps to complete the experiment. These steps are called the: A procedure B materials C data D hypothesis

26. The steps to an experiment are called procedures.

27. Look at the life cycle of the pumpkin plant. What will the plant in the empty box look like? A dead B a watermelon C The plant will have flowers. D It will be covered in seeds.

28. The plant will have flowers.

29. Which of the following is a non-living habitat? AC BD

30. Non-living habitat

31. Predict how this tree will look next season. A The tree will have many green leaves. B The tree will have no leaves. C The tree will have new leaves and little buds. D The tree will fall over.

32. The tree will have new leaves and little buds.

33. Which animal DOES NOT resemble its parents when it is born? A moth B dog C bear D cat

34. A moth

35. The place where a plant or animal lives is called: A apartment B metamorphosis C food chain D habitat

36. The place where a plant or animal lives is called a habitat.

37. A long time without rain is called a: A drought B flood C thunderstorm D erosion

38. A long time without rain is called a drought.

39. Which day was the temperature 39 degrees?

40. Tuesday the temperature was 39 degrees.

41. Are You Smarter Than a 2nd Grader?