| Vocabulary | ||
| #1 | What is the organized way to answer questions and solve problems called? | scientific method |
| #2 | What is the process of asking questions and searching for answers called? | inquiry |
| #3 | What is a survey? | Asking people a number of questions and analyzing the answers. |
| #4 | What variable must be measured or observed? | dependent variable |
| #5 | What describes objects that have length, width, and height? | three-dimensional (3-D) Ex: baseball or science binder |
| Vocabulary | ||
| #1 | What is the difference between evidence and an inference? | Evidence - observations and facts gained from experiments. Inference - a conclusion drawn form data and observations. |
| #2 | What is something that you change in an experiment? | independent variable |
| #3 | What describes something that has length and width, but not height? | two-dimensional model (2-D) Ex: paper |
| #4 | What do you call the things you keep the same in an experiment, so they don't affect the dependent variable? | controlled variable |
| #5 | What is an object or device used to perform a task called? | tool |
| Scientific Method | ||
| #1 | What is a test that is repeated multiple times to determine if your hypothesis is correct called? | experiment |
| #2 | What do you use during an observation? | 5 senses and/or tools |
| #3 | A hypothesis is a possible answer to a question using a ________________________ statement. | If..., then.. statement. |
| #4 | Explain the three steps scientists use to show the results of their experiment in order. | 1-collect data 2-organize data 3-interpret data |
| #5 | What is the results gathered in an investigation called? | data - record it in a table or chart |
| Experiments and Safety Rules | ||
| #1 | Why does a scientist repeat experiments? | to check their results |
| #2 | It is important to _______ an experiment multiple times, so that an experiment can ______ similar results. | repeat produce |
| #3 | Why do scientists review other scientists' results? | to make sure the explanations make sense and agree with the facts. |
| #4 | True or False...Remember to always taste and smell any substance in an experiment. | False - Never taste or smell any substance unless directed to do so by your teacher. |
| #5 | True or False...Do not touch any unknown substance. | True - You need to wear gloves. |
| Tools | ||
| #1 | What tool makes objects appear much larger so you can see very small things in greater detail? | microscope |
| #2 | What tool allows you to measure the volume of a liquid? | graduated cylinder |
| #3 | What tool helps you see objects that are far away? | telescope |
| #4 | What tool measures the mass of a solid? | balance |
| #5 | What tool measures temperature? | thermometer |
| Final Question | |