Practice reading simple science data tables by finding values, comparing results, and using evidence to answer questions.
Read each data table carefully. Use the table to answer each question in complete sentences.
Finding facts, comparing results, and making simple conclusions
Science - Grade 2-3
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A class measured how tall three bean plants grew in one week. Plant A: 6 cm Plant B: 9 cm Plant C: 4 cm Which plant was the tallest after one week?
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Use the weather data table. Monday: Sunny Tuesday: Rainy Wednesday: Cloudy Thursday: Sunny What was the weather on Tuesday?
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A student counted birds at a feeder. Sparrows: 8 Robins: 3 Blue Jays: 2 How many birds did the student count in all?
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Use the table about animal speeds. Animal: Turtle, Speed: 1 meter per minute Animal: Rabbit, Speed: 12 meters per minute Animal: Snail, Speed: 0.5 meter per minute Which animal moved the slowest?
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A class watered three plants with different amounts of water each day. Plant 1: 1 cup Plant 2: 2 cups Plant 3: 3 cups Which plant got 2 cups of water each day?
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Use the seed sprouting table. Day 1: 0 seeds sprouted Day 2: 2 seeds sprouted Day 3: 5 seeds sprouted Day 4: 7 seeds sprouted On which day had 5 seeds sprouted?
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A group tested how far toy cars rolled on different surfaces. Tile: 120 cm Carpet: 45 cm Wood: 95 cm On which surface did the toy car roll the farthest?
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Use the table about magnets. Object: Paper clip, Attracted to magnet: Yes Object: Pencil, Attracted to magnet: No Object: Coin, Attracted to magnet: No Object: Safety pin, Attracted to magnet: Yes Name one object that was attracted to the magnet.
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A student recorded the temperature outside at different times. 8:00 a.m.: 50°F 12:00 p.m.: 62°F 4:00 p.m.: 58°F When was the temperature the warmest?
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Use the table about shadows. Morning: Long shadow Noon: Short shadow Afternoon: Long shadow When was the shadow short?
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A class sorted rocks by color. Gray rocks: 6 Brown rocks: 4 White rocks: 5 Which color had the fewest rocks?
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Use the pond animal table. Frogs: 5 Fish: 9 Ducks: 3 How many more fish than ducks were counted?
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A student tested which objects float or sink. Cork: Floats Rock: Sinks Leaf: Floats Key: Sinks What conclusion can you make from the table about the rock and the key?