Download L3.a Spiral Review

Sample Spiral Review: Quarter 1 (Life Science-S5L3.a)
3- day review
Monday
S5L3.a
1.
Which of these would be best viewed using the microscope shown above?
a. a star
b. a rock
c. a snail
d. a cheek cell
2. Which piece of scientific equipment would you use to view human cells?
a. computer
b. microscope
c. microwave
d. telescope
3. Long ago, scientists did not know that cells existed because _____________.
a. they did not have microscopes
b. they were too busy studying plants
c. they were not allowed to do research on animals
d. they were studying the sun and the planets instead
Tuesday
4. What kind of instrument would you need to clearly see the individual cells on a dragonfly
wing?
a.
b.
c.
d.
a telescope
a microscope
a stereoscope
a magnifying glass
5. Sam and Ben collected some pond water for science class. They wanted to see what was
living in the water. They could see green algae, but Sam believed there were other things there
as well. What piece of lab equipment should they use to see the smallest animals that live in the
pond water?
a. hand lens
b. telescope
c. microscope
d. magnifying glass
6. Lisa wants to compare a plant cell to an animal cell. Which tool should she use?
a. hand lens
b. microscope
c. pan balance
d. telescope
Wednesday (last day)
7. Which part of a flowering plant can be seen only by using a microscope?
a.
b.
c.
d.
seeds
pollen
chloroplast
flower petals
8. Leo wants to collect a water sample so he can study pond microorganisms. Which of these
would be the BEST tools to use to view a water sample?
a.
b.
c.
d.
9. How does a microscope allow a person to see small objects such as cells?
Answer Key
Sample Spiral Review: Quarter 1 (Life Science 5L3.a)
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Suggestion for Assessment: Incorporate some of these spiral review items on your weekly/unit
test in a section labeled “Spiral Review”.