Science Tools & Engineering Process

Mia builds a model of an erupting volcano. What tools should she use to stay safe?

• measuring cup, ruler, and a notebook

• calendar, clock, and a hand lens

• goggles, apron, and gloves

Which sentence is TRUE about this balance scale?

• The lemon weighs less than the apple.

• The lemon weighs more than the apple.

• The lemon and the apple are about the same weight.

Moby wants to observe birds in his community. What tool does he need to use?

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Which is the BEST tool to measure the length of a big classroom?

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Which measurement is the best estimate of the length of a bus?

• 10 centimeters

• 10 meters

Moby uses a graduated cylinder that measures in milliliters. What is the volume of the liquid?

• 30 milliliters

• 23 milliliters

• 13 milliliters

Mia uses a hand lens to observe a rock, but the image is blurry. What can she do to get a clear image?

• Move the hand lens closer or farther away.

• Twist the hand lens from right to left.

• Flip the hand lens upside down.

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Moby has a birdhouse that only small birds use. He wants birds of ALL sizes to use it. What can he do to improve the design?

• Put a bowl of water near the birdhouse.

• Move the birdhouse to a different tree.

• Make the hole in the front of the birdhouse bigger.

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Mia wants to mail a plant to a friend. What is a problem she needs to solve?

• How to keep animals from eating the plant

• How to take notes and draw pictures of the plant

• How to keep the soil from spilling out of the pot.

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Which is the BEST thing to do if your engineering plan does NOT solve a problem?

• Give up and try solving a different problem.

• Stop the plan and try it again on a different day.

• Think about your plan and find ways to improve it.

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