For the District Unit 1 Test, you will be asked questions about the scientific method and measurement. Never fear, it is primarily stuff we have already gone over in class.
You need to know:
The three types of variables--Controlled, Independent and Dependent
How to read a thermometer
How to read a graduated cylinder to find the volume of a liquid in milliliters (remember, you must measure from the bottom of the meniscus!)
How to read and interpret a graph, data chart, and data table
How to make predictions from a graph, data chart, and data table
The difference between inference and observation
The safety symbol for flammable materials and sharp objects like these
How to measure volume using the displacement method (ending volume – starting volume)
How to calculate the volume of a regular shaped object (length x width x height)
How to calculate density (mass ÷ volume)
The last question is a graphing question. It is almost like I knew what was coming!! (Aren’t you glad, we practiced this for MY test!!) No wonder my students get the highest scores in the district.
You must properly format a line graph. Remember: 1. DRY MIX 2. Scale 3. Plot Data
For help on graphing click here and here.
3 comments:
Unlike my study guide's statement, I will not be available tonight from 7 until 8p.m. I will check the comments later (around 8:30ish) if you don't mind a late response. Happy studying!!
dear mr.finke,
this is demi from 3b i need to know what to study i for got and i lost my thoughts so can you please help me (remember were the highest class yet and i have to pass this test
Alright, Demi (and all you other last-minute study mongers). You need to start preparing for these tests a bit earlier than the night before.
The best thing you can do at this point is get a good night's rest and brush up a bit in the morning. Focus on knowing how to measure things, the types of variables, and being able to properly format a graph. (you will have to make a graph for the test!)
Best of luck!
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