Name: ____________________________ Total Marks: /20

Show Me What You Know!

Please be sure to answer every question and fill in ALL answers as best as you
can. Quietly raise your hand if you have any questions and I will come over
and help you.

Part 1) Matching.
Match the word to the correct definition. You can draw a line and connect the
definition to the word, OR, you can write the correct letter next to the
definition. Not all words will be used!
/6 Marks
Definition Word
___________ is the ability to do work a) contact

A ___________ is a PUSH or a PULL in b) elastic energy

any direction

The energy of movement is called: c) energy

___________

Energy that is stored is called: d) force

___________

___________ is an example of a e) friction

resisting force

Friction is when two objects rub f) kinetic energy

together in different directions.
Friction is a type of ___________ force

g) potential energy

h) power

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Part 2) Short answer.
Use the picture to help with your answer. Please
answer in complete sentences and write as neatly as
you can. You may draw a small picture to support
your answer, but you MUST label your picture.
/5 Marks

#1) We experimented the effects of gravity and friction

on our toy cars using inclined planes and sandpaper.
Why did we need to make a “controlled test” for the
experiment?
/2 marks

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#2) One inclined plane was covered in rough sandpaper (paper that is covered in
very tiny rocks and sand). What effect did this have on our toy car? /1 mark
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#3) List one strength (a good thing) that our test had? And, list one weakness
(something that we could do better next time) that our test had? /2 marks
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Part 3) Short answer.
Please answer in complete sentences and write as neatly as you can. You may
draw a picture to support your answer, but you MUST label your picture.
/5 Marks

#4) Miss Pointer made two similar cars for our building unit. But she made one car
that is very light and one car that is very heavy. When she puts both of them on
top of an inclined plane, and let go of both at the same time, what car will LIKELY
move the fastest and farthest? Describe your answer. /2 marks

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#5) Imagine that you have just been given a science problem from Miss Pointer.
She has not told you any details about the project yet. What are three other
questions that you could ask in order to begin problem solving? For example, you
could ask “How much time will I have to complete this problem?” /3 marks

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Part 4) Long answer.
Please answer in complete sentences and write as neatly as you can. You
MUST draw a picture to support your answer, but you MUST label your
picture.
/4 Marks

#6) Last week we made Pom Pom launchers. Please draw and explain your Pom
Pom launcher to the best of your ability. If you do not remember your Pom Pom
launcher design, draw and explain your ideal one. Your drawing must include:

 Label materials that you used

 Label the simple machine(s) that your launcher includes

Briefly explain how your launcher worked. Explain when your launcher has
potential energy AND explain when your launcher has kinetic energy.

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Are you all done?
Have you put your name on this?
Have you checked your answers?
Then, HOORAY!
You can use this page to draw me a picture(s) while the rest of our class
finishes.

If you do not want to draw, or are done, let me know by quietly raising
your hand. 