Science Experiments Final Test Worksheet
What you do (Find the experiment, use the idea): 1. Read the question and find its experiment. 2. Use that experiment’s science idea. 3. For a fair test: one thing changed, the rest kept the same, one thing measured. 4. For safety: an adult helps, nothing goes in the mouth, no heat, sharp tools or plug points for children.
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- 1.🚁 What does the paper helicopter do as it falls? (a) it stays still in air (b) it flies upward (c) it spins round (d) it turns into a ball
- 2.⚖️ Fair test — does lemon juice or orange juice make darker secret writing? What do we do with “the same cotton bud”? (a) we measure it (b) we change it (c) we keep it the same
- 3.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the balloon rocket? (a) a long string (b) a battery cell (c) a balloon (d) sticky tape
- 4.🔮 What happens if a cloud covers the Sun during the rainbow experiment? (a) it floats away (b) the rainbow fades (c) it turns all red (d) it turns brighter
- 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) warm water (b) time (c) sugar (d) a magnet
- 6.⚖️ Fair test — does the shape of a lump of clay change whether it floats? What do we do with “the tub of water”? (a) we measure it (b) we change it (c) we keep it the same
- 7.True or false: a pencil and tape is not needed for the pendulum. (a) False (b) True
- 8.🧺 Three of these are needed for the yeast balloon. Which one is NOT needed? (a) a small bottle (b) a balloon (c) warm water (d) a mirror
- 9.⚖️ Fair test — do longer blades make the paper helicopter fall more slowly? True or false: the kind of paper is the one thing we change. (a) False (b) True
- 10.⚖️ Fair test — does a bigger balloon go farther along the string? What do we do with “distance it travels”? (a) we change it (b) we measure it (c) we keep it the same
- 11.🛟 Why should you never drink water just because it looks clear? (a) clear water is hot (b) germs are invisible (c) clear water is salty (d) clear water is sweet
- 12.🧺 Do we need water for sprouting seeds? (a) not needed (b) needed
- 13.🚀 Which of these goes backward? (a) the balloon (b) air from the balloon (c) the rowing boat (d) the rocket
- 14.🚀 In “push back, move forward”, which way does gas from the rocket go? (a) goes forward (b) goes backward
- 15.True or false: a battery cell is not needed for the yeast balloon. (a) False (b) True
- 16.⚖️ Fair test — does a plant in the sun give out more water than one in the shade? Which of these is what we measure? (a) amount of water drops (b) sun or shade (c) the kind of plant (d) the same kind of bag
- 17.⚖️ Fair test — does lemon juice or orange juice make darker secret writing? What do we do with “the kind of juice”? (a) we change it (b) we measure it (c) we keep it the same
- 18.⚖️ Fair test — do seeds need water to sprout? What do we do with “the kind of seeds”? (a) we measure it (b) we change it (c) we keep it the same
- 19.True or false: a ruler is not needed for the paper helicopter. (a) False (b) True
- 20.🔮 Predict: you add two more paper clips. How does it fall? (a) it floats up (b) slower (c) it stops in the air (d) faster
- 21.True or false: soap solution is neutral. (a) False (b) True
- 22.🧊 Why does an ice cube float on water? (a) water is sticky (b) ice is magnetic (c) ice is less dense (d) ice is very cold
- 23.🥛 What holds the card up against the upside-down glass? (a) air pushing up (b) glue on the card (c) a magnet (d) the cold water
- 24.⚖️ Fair test — does a bowl in the sun make more drops than a bowl in the shade? What do we do with “the size of the bowl”? (a) we measure it (b) we change it (c) we keep it the same
- 25.🧺 Three of these are needed for the density tower. Which one is NOT needed? (a) cooking oil (b) a tall clear glass (c) a spoon (d) a balloon
- 26.🧺 Do we need a mirror for the secret lemon message? (a) needed (b) not needed
- 27.🎈 When does the balloon rocket stop? (a) when it turns blue (b) when it gets cold (c) it never stops (d) when the air runs out
- 28.⚖️ Fair test — does the shape of a lump of clay change whether it floats? What do we do with “the amount of clay”? (a) we change it (b) we keep it the same (c) we measure it
- 29.🧲 Two magnets: south near south. Do they pull together or push apart? (a) pull together (b) push apart
- 30.True or false: south near south push apart. (a) False (b) True
- 31.🚁 Dropped from a raised hand, does a paper helicopter fall slowly or fast? (a) falls fast (b) falls slowly
- 32.⚖️ Coins on the two sides balance when coins × distance is ___. (a) zero (b) always 10 (c) bigger on the left (d) equal on both sides
- 33.🏗️ What does a single fixed pulley mainly do? (a) adds weight (b) changes pull direction (c) halves the weight (d) makes it magnetic
- 34.🧈 Can this change be undone: folding paper? (a) cannot be undone (b) can be undone
- 35.🔮 Predict: you stop shaking after only one minute. What do you have? (a) ghee (b) cheese (c) butter lumps (d) still runny cream
- 36.⚡ Which big natural spark is caused by static electricity? (a) a rainbow (b) lightning (c) the wind (d) dew
- 37.⚖️ Fair test — does the card stay on with a full glass and with a half-full glass? Which of these is kept the same? (a) the way we turn it (b) whether the card stays (c) how full the glass is
- 38.🧺 Which of these is not needed for the fizzy balloon? (a) a funnel or spoon (b) baking soda (c) vinegar (d) a seed
- 39.⚖️ Fair test — does rubbing the comb more times pick up more paper bits? What do we do with “number of rubs”? (a) we keep it the same (b) we change it (c) we measure it
- 40.⚙️ Which of these is an inclined plane? (a) a see-saw (b) a sloping road (c) a spoon lifting a lid (d) a crane
Answer key
- it spins round
- we keep it the same
- a battery cell
- the rainbow fades
- a magnet
- we keep it the same
- False
- a mirror
- False
- we measure it
- germs are invisible
- needed
- air from the balloon
- goes backward
- True
- amount of water drops
- we change it
- we keep it the same
- False
- faster
- False
- ice is less dense
- air pushing up
- we keep it the same
- a balloon
- not needed
- when the air runs out
- we keep it the same
- push apart
- True
- falls slowly
- equal on both sides
- changes pull direction
- can be undone
- still runny cream
- lightning
- the way we turn it
- a seed
- we change it
- a sloping road
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