Grade 4 · Science · Unit 9 of 11
Think Like a Scientist
Measuring, predicting, testing and safe science
What your child practises
Practises measuring tools and units, safe use of equipment, fair tests, hypotheses, collecting data and drawing conclusions from evidence.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: SCI.4.C.2, SCI.4.C.3, SCI.4.C.4, SCI.4.D.1, SCI.4.D.2, SCI.4.D.3, SCI.4.D.4 · measuring, scientific practices, safe use of equipment, and how scientists use evidence and hypotheses
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Which tool helps see tiny details on a leaf?
- thermometer
- magnifying glass
- balance
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magnifying glass
Hint: It enlarges.
Question 2
Which is an observation?
- The ice melted in 6 minutes.
- I think ice is fun.
- Ice should be blue.
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The ice melted in 6 minutes.
Hint: An observation uses senses or tools.
Question 3
Which tool measures length?
- balance
- thermometer
- ruler
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ruler
Hint: Metres and centimetres.
Question 4
Which question can be answered by an experiment?
- Which soil holds more water, sand or clay?
- Which soil is prettiest?
- Which soil is nicest?
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Which soil holds more water, sand or clay?
Hint: Testable questions can be measured.
Question 5
Which is a hypothesis?
- Balls are round.
- I like balls.
- I think a ball will bounce higher on a hard floor than on grass.
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I think a ball will bounce higher on a hard floor than on grass.
Hint: It can be tested.
Question 6
Which statement is supported by this evidence: "The plant in the sun grew 5 cm; the one in the closet grew 1 cm"?
- Sunlight helps plants grow
- Plants like closets
- Closets are cold
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Sunlight helps plants grow
Hint: Match conclusion to data.