5th Grade Science Pre-Assessment

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5th Grade Science - Pre-Assessment

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These answers are used to assess progress and will not be part of your grade in social studies. Relax and don't worry if you don't have an answer. Just try your best. I did not expect you to know all or even any of this in the beginning of the year, but you will try again today and show what you learned. Answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

True or False: The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. *

True False

Using the bank of phrases below, put the steps of the scientific method in order using the drop down boxes to the right:

Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment
Construct a Hypothesis
Communicate Your Results
Ask a Question
Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion
Do Background Research

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For which scenario would you use the scientific method? *

A. Can playing video games make people smarter? B. Does sun tan lotion keep you from getting sunburn? C. Which bubble gum brand keeps its flavor the longest? D. All of the above

Develop your own question for which the scientific method can be used. *

Describe the Difference between a conceptual model and a physical model. *

The following animal(s) store energy: *

A. Bears in hibernation B. Whales and birds in migration C. Animals that do not have constant access to food depend on energy-rich fat deposits in order to survive D. All the above

All organisms energy originates from .... *

What is an example of an observable pattern of the rotation of the Earth on its axis around the Sun? *

How does the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere influence the geosphere? *

A person who uses scientific knowledge to design useful things is known as a _________. *

A. Doctor B. Engineer C. Producer D. Mechanic

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