Grade 6 Science fun 2 2020

Name: ___________________________ Grade:6 Subject: Science

Task 1: Scientific method

Read the text and answer the questions
A biology investigation usually starts with an observation—that is, something that catches the biologist’s attention.
For instance, a cancer biologist might notice that a certain kind of cancer can't be treated with chemotherapy and
wonder why this is the case. A marine ecologist, seeing that the coral reefs of her field sites are bleaching—turning
white—might set out to understand why.

How do biologists follow up on these observations? How can you follow up on your own observations of the natural
world? In this article, we’ll walk through the scientific method, a logical problem-solving approach used by
biologists and many other scientists.
The scientific method is used in all sciences—including chemistry, physics, geology, and psychology. The scientists
in these fields ask different questions and perform different tests. 
https://www.thoughtco.com/scientific-method-p2-373335 (use this link for further help)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAJ8IF4HI20 (use this link for further help)

Circle the correct option

1. The table shows the steps of the scientific method in the wrong order
.
Scientific Method
Step Description
A Form hypothesis
B Analyze data
C Perform experiment
D Communicate results
E Ask question
Which sequence shows the steps of the scientific method in the correct order?
a. A, C, E, D, B
b. E, A, C, B, D
c. A, E, D, C, B
d. E, C, A, B, D
e. C, B, A, D, E

2. It's the part of the Scientific Method that uses the data to help explain the results of the experiment. What is it
called?
a. purpose
b. hypothesis
c. observation
d. conclusion

3. Before you can form a hypothesis, you need to

a. state the problem or question.
b. perform an experiment.
c. state a conclusion.

4. In the scientific method, what is the first step?

a. ask a question
b. draw a table
c. analyze your data
d. present your answer

5. Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations are called                               .
a. theories
b. laws
c. data
d. troubleshooting

6. Using one or more senses to gather information is called                               .

a. classifying
b. observing
c. inquiry
d. communicating
7. Which would be the best high level scientific question?
a. Who made the first microscope?
b. How many giraffes live in Africa?
c. How long ago did dinosaurs live on Earth?
d. Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature it boils at?

8. Francis wonders where his dog is getting through the fence. He found a spot behind a bush where the fence is rotted
away. What is his next step?
a. form a hypothesis
b. infer
c. test the hypothesis
d. draw a conclusion

9. While performing an experiment, it is important to

a. make a hypothesis.
b. write a conclusion.
c. record observations and measurements.
d. change the procedure as you go along.

10. A scientific or educated guess

a. experiment
b. hypothesis
c. data
d. bar graph

11. Making a forecast of what will happen is called                               .

a. classifying
b. inquiry
c. predicting
d. hypothesis

12. The scientific method is a systematic approach to problem solving.

a. True
b. False

13. Analyzing and interpreting the data collected in an experiment is done before what step in the scientific method?
a. performing an experiment
b. stating a conclusion
c. making a hypothesis

14. The statement, "Why does the water level rise when we added the rock to the beaker?" is an example of
a                             _________________  .
a. conclusion
b. problem
c. hypothesis

Task 2: Analyzing Elements of a Scientific Method

 Read the following statements and then answer the questions.
1. You and your friend are walking along a beach in Maine on January 15, at 8:00 AM.
2. You notice a thermometer on a nearby building that reads —1°C.
3. You also notice that there is snow on the roof of the building and icicles hanging
from the roof.
4. You further notice a pool of sea water in the sand near the ocean.
5. Your friend looks at the icicles and the pool and says, “How come the water on the
roof is frozen and the sea water is not?”
6. You answer, “I think that the salt in the sea water keeps it from freezing at —1°C.”
7. You go on to say, “And I think under the same conditions, the same thing will happen
tomorrow.”
8. Your friend asks, “How can you be sure?” You answer, “I’m going to get some fresh
water and some salt water and expose them to a temperature of —1°C and see what
happens.”

Questions (write the correct sentence number(s) in the space given)

A. In which statement is a prediction made?

B. Which statement states a problem?

C. In which statement is an experiment described?

D. Which statement contains a hypothesis?

E. Which statements contain data?

F. Which statements describe observations?