Good Science Victorian Curriculum Year 7
Digital sample of Matilda's newest publication, Good Science Victorian Curriculum Year, authored by Emma Craven and Aaron Elias. For more information visit www.matildaeducation.com.au or email Katrina Tucker, katrinatucker@matildaed.com.au
Digital sample of Matilda's newest publication, Good Science Victorian Curriculum Year, authored by Emma Craven and Aaron Elias. For more information visit www.matildaeducation.com.au or email Katrina Tucker, katrinatucker@matildaed.com.au
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Test tube brush<br />
Test tube<br />
Beaker<br />
Brass/crucible tongs<br />
CHAPTER 1: SCIENCE SKILLS<br />
FINAL CHALLENGE<br />
1 Explain what a hazard is in your own words.<br />
2 Identify three potential hazards in a scientific laboratory and suggest<br />
how to minimise the risks of each.<br />
3 Calculate the mean of the following data set: 2, 5, 3, 12, 15.<br />
Bunsen burner<br />
Level 1<br />
50xp<br />
4 Draw a Bunsen burner and label the key parts.<br />
Safety glasses<br />
Electronic balance<br />
5 Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative data and give an example of each.<br />
6 Label the following pieces of laboratory equipment.<br />
Level 2<br />
100xp<br />
Evaporating basin<br />
Thermometer<br />
7 What is the difference between the independent, dependent and controlled variables?<br />
Watchglass<br />
Forceps<br />
Mortar and pestle<br />
Dropper<br />
8 Label the following statements about Bunsen Burners as true or false.<br />
a<br />
b<br />
c<br />
d<br />
The air hole on a Bunsen burner should be closed when lit.<br />
The safety flame on a Bunsen burner reaches a temperature of approximately<br />
100 degrees.<br />
The gas should be turned on before the match or taper is lit.<br />
The blue flame on a Bunsen burner can reach approximately 1500 degrees.<br />
Conical flask<br />
Measuring cylinder<br />
Filter<br />
funnel<br />
Scalpel<br />
Level 3<br />
150xp<br />
Wire gauze<br />
Test-tube holder<br />
9 Is a set of data that has been sourced from the internet an example of primary<br />
or secondary data? Explain your answer.<br />
Test-tube rack<br />
Level 4<br />
10 If a light microscope has an eyepiece magnification of 10 and an objective lens<br />
magnification of 20, calculate the total magnification of a sample observed through<br />
both lenses.<br />
200xp<br />
11 Write a how-to-guide to help a younger student create a scientific data table.<br />
12 Consider the sample investigation report in lesson 1.5. In your opinion, is the<br />
experiment described in the report valid and reliable? Justify your response.<br />
Level 5<br />
300xp<br />
15
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