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Mrs. Cooks Class 6 th Grade Science Team Hope

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Bell Ringer #1 1. Define what inertia is and which of Newtons Laws of Motion does that word belong? Science root: -ology -Means the study of Example: Biology- The study of life 35 points (answer worth 5 pts.)

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Bell Ringer #2 10/26/11 1. What is acceleration, how do you solve for it, and which of Newtons Laws of Motion does that word belong to? Science root: astro- -Means star Example: Astronomer- Person who studies stars 40 points (answer worth 5 pts.)

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Bell Ringer #3 10/27/11 3. Two vehicles are at a starting line, one is a dump truck the other is a mini cooper. They leave the starting line at the same time with the same amount of force. Which vehicle will reach the finish line first & why? Which of Newtons Laws of Motion is this? Science root: atmos- -Means air Example: atmosphere- layers of air 71 points (answer worth 5 pts.)

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Bell Ringer #4 10/31/11 4. Which type of friction is stronger at slowing something down, sliding friction or rolling friction and why? Science root: boreal- -Means northern Example: aurora borealis- the northern lights 36 points (answer worth 5 pts.)

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Bell Ringer #5 11/1/11 5. Which of Newtons Laws are taking place in this situation: A ball is thrown in a straight line until it is hit by a batter. The ball goes in the direction of the hit until it is picked up by the outfielder. Science root: a- -Means not Example: abiotic- not living 59 points (answer worth 5 pts.)

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Bell Ringer #6 11/2 /11 6. Here on planet Earth what are the two things that will eventually stop inertia? Science root: epi- -Means upon Example: epidermis- upon the skin 32 points (answer worth 5 pts.)

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Bell Ringer #7 11/3/11 7. What is the difference between weight & mass? Explain. Science root: cephalo- -Means head Example: cephalopoda- mollusk with a head (muscle) 29 points (answer worth 5 pts.)

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Bell Ringer #8 11/4/11 8. If a car is traveling at 10 mph and increases to a speed of 50 mph in 10 seconds, what is the cars rate of acceleration? Science root: morphos- -Means form Example: metamorphosis- a complete change of form 46 points (answer worth 5 pts.)

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Bell Ringer #9 11/10/11 9. Which of Newtons Laws of Motion is this: A rocket ship blasting off to space. Explain your answer. Science root: paleo- -Means ancient Example: Paleolithic- ancient time 30 points (answer 5 pts.)= 35 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #10 11/11/11 10. Do I still have paper after these events? Explain why. A) A piece of paper is torn into smaller pieces. B) A piece of paper is lit on fire. Science root: neo- -Means new Example: Neolithic- new time 40 points (answer 5 pts.)= 45 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #11 11/14/11 11. Are these physical or chemical changes & why? A) a nail rusting B) chopping up wood C) milk spoiling D) cake mix baking in the oven Science root: litho- -Means land Example: lithography- map of land 38 points (answer 5 pts.)= 43 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #12 11/15/11 12. Which of the five senses would you use in these situations? Explain. A) opening a can of Coke B) building with Play dough C) writing in your agenda Science root: pseudo- -Means false Example: pseudoscience- false science 40 points (answer 5 pts.)= 45 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #13 11/16/11 13. Choose 3 of the best physical properties you would use to describe each of these items: Piece of paper Red apple Pencil Science root: thermo- -Means heat Example: thermometer- measures heat 34 points (answer 5 pts.)= 39 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #14 11/17/11 14. Identify which state of matter each object is in (solid, liquid, or gas): Science root: pyro- -Means fire Example: pyromania- addicted to fire 32 points (answer 5 pts.)= 37 pts. Total A. ICEC. OXYGENE. WATER B. COFFEED. ROCKF. WATER VAPOR

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Bell Ringer #15 11/18/11 15. Place the four states of matter in order according to temperature from the coldest to the hottest. Science root: sub- -Means under Example: submarine- under water 33 points (answer 5 pts.)= 38 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #16 11/21/11 16. Draw a picture to represent the molecule structure for each of the four states of matter. Science root: zoo -Means life Example: zoology- study of life 30 points (answer 5 pts.)= 35 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #17 11/28/11 17. What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change? Science root: tetra -Means four Example: tetrahedral- four sided 25 points (answer 5 pts.)= 30 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #18 11/29/11 18. What type of chemical change are these? A) a nail rusting B) wood burning C) milk spoiling D) silver tarnishing Science root: strato- -Means layers Example: stratosphere- layers of air 34 points (answer 5 pts.)= 39 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #19 11/30/11 19. What are the six signs that a chemical change has taken place? Science root: audi- -Means to hear or listen; sound Example: auditorium- lecture hall 29 points (answer 5 pts.)= 34 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #20 12/1/11 20. You see a bright flash and then flames during a class demonstration. Is this an example of a physical or chemical change? Explain your reasoning. Science root: pal- -Means to stab; stake Example: impale- to be stabbed with an object 44 points (answer 5 pts.)= 49 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #21 12/2/11 21. What is the Law of Conservation of Mass? Science root: crani- -Means skull Example: cranium- human skull 21 points (answer 5 pts.)= 26 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #22 12/5/11 22. Is this a factual statement: and then it just disappeared!? Explain your answer as to why or why not. Science root: deb- -Means owe Example: debt- owe something to another 34 points (answer 5 pts.)= 39 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #23 12/6/11 23. If you have 5 single Lego pieces weighing.5 grams each and then the 5 pieces were stuck together, are they going to weigh more, less, or the same as a large block? Explain your answer. Science root: de- -Means remove Example: delete- remove or erase 51 points (answer 5 pts.)= 56 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #24 12/7/11 24. What are the 4 physical properties of a metal? Explain what each property is. Science root: neur- -Means nerve Example: neurosurgeon- doctor/surgeon of nerves 29 points (answer 5 pts.)= 34 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #25 12/8/11 25. In the presence of flame and heat, what type of change will take place? Science root: rubr- -Means red Example: ruby- red precious gemstone/birthstone 29 points (answer 5 pts.)= 34 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #26 12/12/11 26. What is a hypothesis & how do you phrase it when you write one? Science root: acu- -Means sharp Example: acupuncture- medical treatment using a series of needles 32 points (answer 5 pts.)= 37 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #27 12/13/11 27. What is an independent and a dependent variable? Are these necessary for an experiment and why? Science root: agri- -Means field Example: agriculture- growing crops in a field/ farming 33 points (answer 5 pts.)= 38 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #28 12/14/11 28. What is the proper unit of measurement for each of the following items: A. A handful of birdseed B. Half a glass of water C. The length of the room D. The volume of a box Science root: urb- -Means city Example: urban- highly populated area with in a city 53 points (answer 5 pts.)= 58 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #29 1/3/12 29. What are and what causes surface currents in the ocean? Science root: trem- -Means tremble Example: tremor- shaking or vibrating 24 points (answer 5 pts.)= 29 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #30 1/4/12 30. What is the difference between the current flow in the Northern Hemisphere vs. the Southern Hemisphere? What is the boundary between them? Science root: zo- -Means animal or living being Example: zoo- place where animals live 40 points (answer 5 pts.)= 45 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #31 1/5/12 31. What is an El Nino and why is it important to ocean life? Science root: vulner- -Means wound Example: vulnerable- to wound/hurt ones feelings or physical being 32 points (answer 5 pts.)= 37 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #32 1/9/12 32. Explain why the surface water is cooler off the coast of California compared to the surface water off the coast of South Carolina? Science root: sil- -Means quiet or still Example: silence- absence of sound 38 points (answer 5 pts.)= 43 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #33 1/10/12 33. Explain what the difference is between a spring tide and a neap tide. Science root: hemi- -Means half Example: hemisphere- half of a spherical shape 29 points (answer 5 pts.)= 34 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #34 1/11/12 34. A surfer wants to catch the biggest waves possible. Would he want to go far out from shore or stay closer to shore and explain your reasoning. Science root: hal- -Means breathe Example: inhale- to breathe in 41 points (answer 5 pts.)= 46 pts. Total

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Bell Ringer #35 1/12/12 34. Describe how molecules of water move in a wave and what causes the wave to break. Science root: phalang- -Means finger bones Example: phalanges- the fingers on your hands 33 points (answer 5 pts.)= 38 pts. Total