Metrics, Measurement, Safety and the Scientific Method Test Review – Periods 4 & 5
1. Know the metric prefixes giga, mega, kilo, centi, milli, micro and nano. Know
the symbols and values (powers of ten) that correspond to each prefix. Be able to
convert between metric units, including area and volume measurements.
2. Know the lab safety rules, and the location of all safety equipment. Be able to
apply the rules to laboratory situations.
3. Know the units that are used to measure length, mass, temperature and volume in
the metric system. Be able to explain the benefits of the metric system, and
estimate measurements of everyday objects. Know how to read graduated
cylinders, triple beam balances, thermometers and rulers, and know when each
should be used.
4. Know the steps of the scientific method, in order. Be able to use the scientific
method to design an experiment.
5. Know the difference between an observation and an inference. Be able to classify
observations as either qualitative or quantitative.
6. Be able to determine the independent, dependant and controlled variables in an
experiment.
7. Be able to calculate percent error when given the formula. Know how to apply a
scale ratio to an object.
8. Be able to set up, complete, and interpret data tables and graphs. Know how to
correctly set up and graph data, including titles, keys, labeling the axis, plotting
points, and using a consistent scale. Be able to analyze mistakes made on a graph.
Know how to interpret a scatterplot with a best-fit line.
9. Know the difference between human and experimental error. Be able to analyze
sources of error within an experimental design.
10. Be able to explain and analyze the results of fingerprint, chromatography and
footprint forensic tests that were conducted in class. Know the strengths and
weaknesses of each test.
Good site for metrics practice/review:
http://www.chemteam.info/Metric/Metric.html
Metrics, Measurement, Safety and the Scientific Method Test Review – period 1,2 and 6
1. Know the metric prefixes giga, mega, kilo, no prefix, centi, milli, micro and nano.
Know the symbols and values (powers of ten) that correspond to each prefix. Be
able to convert between metric units, including area and volume measurements.
2. Be able to determine the number of significant figures in a measurement.
Remember that objects that are counted have an infinite number of significant
figures.
3. Know the lab safety rules, and the location of all safety equipment. Be able to
apply the rules to laboratory situations.
4. Know the units that are used to measure length, mass, temperature and volume in
the metric system. Be able to explain the benefits of the metric system, and
estimate measurements of everyday objects. Know how to read graduated
cylinders, triple beam balances, thermometers and rulers, and know when each
should be used.
5. Know the steps of the scientific method, in order. Be able to use the scientific
method to design an experiment.
6. Know the difference between an observation and an inference. Be able to classify
observations as either qualitative or quantitative.
7. Be able to determine the independent, dependant and controlled variables in an
experiment.
8. Be able to calculate percent error when given the formula. Know how to apply a
scale ratio to an object.
9. Be able to set up, complete, and interpret data tables and graphs. Know how to
correctly set up and graph data, including titles, keys, labeling the axis, plotting
points, and using a consistent scale. Be able to analyze mistakes made on a graph.
Know how to interpret a scatterplot with a best-fit line.
10. Know the difference between human and experimental error. Be able to analyze
sources of error within an experimental design, and rework procedures to limit
error.
11. Be able to explain and analyze the results of fingerprint, chromatography and
footprint forensic tests that were conducted in class. Know the strengths and
weaknesses of each test.
Good site for metrics practice/review:
http://www.chemteam.info/Metric/Me tric.html