6th Grade Midterm Study Guide

Identifying the steps of the Scientific Method

Which of the following steps would come first? Form a hypothesis Draw conclusions Recognize a problem Observe and Infer 20

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Which of these steps would come last? Form your hypothesis Analyze your data Draw conclusions Communicate your results 20

When creating an experiment, the second step is to…? Form your hypothesis Analyze your data List the procedure State the problem 20

A hypothesis is…. A standard for comparison A statement to be tested Factors that stay the same in an experiment The factor that is measured 20

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An inference is… Bits of information you gather with your senses A statement to be tested Factors that stay the same in an experiment A conclusion about an observation 20

A series of carefully planned steps to test a hypothesis is… Experiment Lab safety variable 20

The factor that is changed or manipulated in the experiment Independent variable Constant Control Dependent variable 20

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The factor that is measured in an experiment Independent variable Constant Control Dependent variable 20

A standard used for comparison is known as… Independent variable Constant Control Dependent variable 20

Factors in an experiment that stay the same Independent variable Constant Control Dependent variable 20

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Which is NOT a safety rule that should be followed in the lab. Follow directions Wear safety goggles Do not drink out of glassware Throw out everything in the trashcan Report accidents to the teacher Tie down loose clothes and long hair 30

What is the basic unit for mass? Meter Gram Liter Pound 20

What tool is used to measure mass? Metric ruler Beaker Graduated cylinder Triple beam balance 20

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What is the basic unit of length? Meter Gram Liter Inch 20

What is the basic unit for liquid volume? Meter Gram Liter Gallon 20

What two tools are used to measure volume? Ruler, beaker Beaker, graduated cylinder Graduated cylinder, ruler Balance, ruler 20

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Read the Investigation: The Effects of sleep on student math grades

What is the independent variable? Grades Number of students Hours of sleep Food eaten 20

What is the dependent variable? Grades Number of students Hours of sleep Food eaten 20

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Which was NOT a constant of this experiment? Food Test Sleep A’s in first 2 marking periods 20

Which group was the control? There was no control 20

What is the density of an item where m= 25g & v=5mL D = 5 g/mL D= 125 mL D = 30 mL/g D = 20 g/mL 20

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A marble sinks in water because… It is a solid It is small in size It is more dense than water It is less dense than water 20

Lead has a density of 11.30g/mL Lead is more dense than water Lead is less dense than water Lead is equally dense as water You can’t compare metals and water 20

You are walking 10km/h south Constant speed Acceleration Velocity Average speed 20

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Inertia depends on… Acceleration Weight Mass Constant speed 20

Unbalanced force causes an object… Slow down Speed up Change directions All the above 20

Force is measured in… m/s Meter Grams Newtons 20

Every force has a(n)… force Higher Long-range Opposite Acceleration 20

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