Science quiz

Science quiz

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Overview
Connecting to the Curriculum
Marking Student Responses

Source: NEMP, Science Assessment Results 1995, p 20.
 
a) Which part of the plant makes most of the plant's food?
  (A) Part A (flowers)
(B) Part B (leaves)
(C) Part C (stem)
(D) Part D (roots)
 
b) Which part of the plant takes in the most water?
  (A) Part A (flowers)
(B) Part B (leaves)
(C) Part C (stem)
(D) Part D (roots)
 
c) The main function of part A (flowers) of the plant is to
  (A) make oxygen.
(B) store oxygen and water.
(C) attract insects and make seeds.
(D) catch sunlight and store energy.

 

Levels:
2, 4
Curriculum info: 
Keywords: 
Description of task: 
This NEMP task assesses knowledge about plants and animals.
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Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.

Capability: Use evidence
This resource provides opportunities to discuss using logical reasoning and developing science understandings to make inferences.
Science capability: Use evidence (TKI)
Science capabilities: 
Answers/responses: 
 
a)  B
b)  D
c)  C