Science Process Skills Review Game
Join our Science Skills Review Game where you can test your knowledge on measurement tools, observation types, and scientific methods! Participants will answer carefully crafted questions on a sheet of paper. Remember to play honestly, as cheating could cost you dearly! Each question is worth points, and the top scorer will win a prize. From understanding triple beam balances to distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative observations, this game covers key scientific skills.
Science Process Skills Review Game
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Science Process Skills Review Game Write your answers on a sheet of paper. BE HONEST! The winner gets a prize! If your table partner is cheating, he or she could be taking your prize!
Question #1, 5 points • What is the name of this measuring tool?
Question #1, 5 points • Triple beam balance
Question #2, 10 points • What is a Triple beam balance used to measure?
Question #2, 10 points • It is used to measure mass.
Question #3, 5 points • What is the name of this measuring tool?
Question #3, 5 points • Meter stick
Question #4, 10 points • What is a meter stick used to measure?
Question #4, 10 points • It is used to measure distance (length, width, or height).
Question #5, 5 points • What is the name of this measuring tool?
Question #5, 5 points • Graduated cylinder
Question #6, 10 points • What is a graduated cylinder used to measure?
Question #6, 10 points • It is used to measure the volume of liquids and irregular objects (odd-shaped objects).
Question #7, 10 points • What is the standard unit for measuring mass?
Question #7, 10 points • The standard unit for measuring mass is gram.
Question #8, 10 points • What is the standard unit for measuring the volume of liquids?
Question #8, 10 points • Liter is the standard unit for measuring the volume of liquids.
Question #9, 10 points • What is the standard unit for measuring the volume of regular objects (like a box)?
Question #9, 10 points • Cm3 (cubic centimeters) is the standard unit for measuring the volume of regular objects (like a box).
Question #10, 20 points • There are two types of observations. What are they?
Question #10, 20 points • Qualitative observations • and • quantitative observations.
Question #11, 20 points • Are qualitative observations descriptive (described with 5 senses) or can they be expressed in numbers?
Question #11, 20 points • Qualitative observations are descriptive (described with 5 senses).
Question #12, 25 points • Qualitative observation • or • quantitative observation? • The guinea pig is soft and has long hair.
Question #12, 25 points • The guinea pig is soft and has long hair. • Qualitative observation
Question #13, 25 points • Observation • or • inference? • The guinea pig must be warm because it has long hair.
Question #13, 25 points • The guinea pig must be warm because it has long hair. • inference
Question #14, 25 points • Qualitative observation • or • quantitative observation? • The two water turtles can swim.
Question #14, 25 points • The two water turtles can swim. • quantitative observation
Question #15, 25 points • observation • or • inference? • The two water turtles can probably hold their breath for a long time.
Question #15, 25 points • The two water turtles can probably hold their breath for a long time. • inference
Question #16, 50 points • When you measure, what two things must you have in your answer?
Question #16, 50 points • You must have the number and the unit of measurement (label) in your answer.
Question #17, 25 points • Fill in the blank. • When scientists ___________, they group things together based on how they are alike.
Question #17, 25 points • When scientists classify, they group things together based on how they are alike.
Question #18, 25 points • Fill in the blank. • Scientists make ___________, or state what they think might happen.
Question #18, 25 points • Scientists make predictions, or state what they think might happen.
Question #19, 25 points • Fill in the blank. • The science skill used by scientists when they keep careful records and record data in neat tables and charts is called ____________ and __________.
Question #19, 25 points • The science skill used by scientists when they keep careful records and record data in neat tables and charts is called record and organize.
Question #20, 25 points • Fill in the blank. • When scientists _________ they study the data and look for patterns or trends.
Question #20, 25 points • When scientists analyze they study the data and look for patterns or trends.
Question #21, 25 points • Fill in the blank. • “Is the hypothesis accepted or rejected? What have you learned from this experiment?” • These are some of the questions scientists ask when they write their ___________.
Question #21, 25 points • “Is the hypothesis accepted or rejected? What have you learned from this experiment?” • These are some of the questions scientists ask when they write their conclusion.
Question #22, 50 points • Fill in the blank. • When is it necessary for scientists to estimate?
Question #22, 50 points • When is it necessary for scientists to estimate?
Question #23, 50 points • What does a meteorologist make? • Money • Predictions • Bread • meteors
Question #23, 50 points • What does a meteorologist make? b. Predictions
Question #24, 50 points • What is a hypothesis (Do NOT use the words “educated guess”)?
Question #24, 50 points • A hypothesis suggests an answer to the problem. It must be a testable statement in an “If , then” format (cause & effect)