Name: ____________________________ Date: ____________________ #: _____
3rd Grade Science Study Guide
Quiz 1
Science Process Skills: Scientists use process skills when they investigate places or
events. Which process skills might scientists use when they investigate weather?
Words: Observe, Classify, Estimate, Measure, Infer, Predict, Make and use
Models, Operational Definitions
Fill in the Blank:
1. Scientists can use what they know to make __________________________
_____________________________ about what they observe during a storm.
2. A scientist who studies weather _____________________ many things. You
use your senses too to find out about other objects, events, or living things.
3. Scientists _______________________ what they think is happening during
a storm, based on what they already know.
4. Scientists ____________________ how much rain will fall. Then they use
tools to ______________________________ how much rain fell.
5. Scientists ______________________ how weather will change.
6. Scientists _____________________ and use ________________________
such as pictures and maps.
7. Scientists ___________________ clouds according to their properties.
When you _____________________, you arrange or sort objects, events, or
living things.
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Scientific Method: Scientists use scientific methods as they work. Scientific
methods are organized ways to answer questions and solve problems.
List the steps of the Scientific Method in order. (Definitions-Homework Section
of your binder.)
Hypothesis
1. _______________________________
Report Results
2. _______________________________
Observations
3. _______________________________
Collect Data/Record Data
4. _______________________________
Problem Statement/Ask Questions
5. _______________________________
Conduct an Experiment
6. ________________________________
Analyze Results/Interpret Data
7. ________________________________
Fill in the Blank:
To observe means to carefully explore a type of materials properties.
Materials may have different properties or characteristics.
1. List three properties of an apple. ________________________,
_____________________________, and _______________________.
2. List three properties of a rock . ________________________,
______________________________ and ________________________.
3. List three properties of a penny. ________________________,
__________________________ and _____________________________.
Scientists make two kinds of observations when conducting experiments. They
use their 5 senses to make qualitative observations. When using measuring tools
they make _____________________________ observations.
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Science Tools: Scientists use measurement tools to make observations that
involve numbers or quantities. Tools can help figure out amounts and analyze
your data.
Explain: Please write the answer in a complete sentence. (You may use the
Crossword Puzzle to help you-found in the homework section of your binder.)
1. What do we use to protect our eyes? _______________________________
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2. What do we use to measure temperature? __________________________
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3. What can we use to make far-away objects appear larger? ______________
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4. What tools can we use to measure length and distance? _______________
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5. What tool can we use to measure mass? ____________________________
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6. What tool uses several lenses to make objects appear much larger, so you
can see more detail? _________________________________________________
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Matching: Write the letter of the vocabulary term on the line provided.
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evidence
science
qualitative observations
quantitative observations
inference
f. opinion
g. classify
h. communication
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_____ Collecting information using senses
_____ To put things into groups
_____ Collecting information using measurement tools
_____ The sharing of information
_____ An idea or a conclusion based on an observation
_____ The study of the natural world
_____ A personal belief or judgment
_____ Facts and information collected
This assignment is due on Thursday, September 11, 2014. We will review all of
the questions and answers in class. Students will be allowed to make the
necessary corrections in class. This study guide should be used to study on
Thursday night for homework. Our quiz will be on Friday, September 12, 2014.
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