Grade 1 · Science · Unit 2 of 7
Tools & Technology
Tools scientists use, things people make, and jobs that use science.
What your child practises
Practises choosing tools to observe and measure, working safely and with curiosity, noticing that people make technologies to meet needs, and connecting science to jobs and taking care of our environment.
Nunavut Curriculum approved guide: NWT Science and Technology K–6 (2004), Physical science · scientific attitudes, taking action, measuring, using tools safely, careers and technologies people create
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 you see tiny things up close?
- magnifying glass
- spoon
- mitten
magnifying glass
Hint: A magnifying glass makes small things look bigger.
Question 2
Which sense do you use to see colour and shape?
- smell
- sight
- hearing
sight
Hint: Your eyes help you see.
Question 3
Which tool helps you measure how long a pencil is?
- clock
- cup
- ruler
ruler
Hint: A ruler measures length.
Question 4
Which senses do scientists use to observe?
- only taste
- only sleep
- sight, touch, hearing, smell
sight, touch, hearing, smell
Hint: We observe with our senses, safely.
Question 5
Which is made by people?
- a bicycle
- a rock
- a pine tree
a bicycle
Hint: A bicycle is a technology.
Question 6
A class action that helps nature is to…
- plant a garden
- leave garbage on the ground
- pick all the flowers
plant a garden
Hint: Planting helps living things.