Vocab
Investigations
Tools
Units
Experiments
100
Gathering information with our senses
What is observing?
100
using clay to create a replica of a cell is called
What is modeling?
100
Some pond creatures are too small to see with a hand lens. Scientists use this instead.
What is a microscope.
100
unit of mass
What is kilogram. (gram)
100
The first step in performing a scientific investigation.
What is asking a question
200
data from scientific investigations used to make conclusions
What is evidence?
200
Scientists gather information by performing controlled______
What is experiments?
200
how hot or cold something is
What is temperature.
200
force is measured in _______
What is Newtons
200
True or False: One must always identify and control variables in an experiment.
What is True
300
something that is altered during an experiment
What is a variable?
300
Looking at the moon phases is an example of
What is observing?
300
these are used to measure temperature.
What is a thermometer
300
unit for length
What is meter
300
An organizational tool to help collect data.
What is data table.
400
the setup to which you compare all other setups
What is control
400
Scientists publish their work after completing their investigations. This is called____
What is communication?
400
the amount of matter in an object
What is mass
400
unit for temperature
What is degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
400
a prediction that can be tested
What is hypothesis
500
a conclusion based on observations
What is an inference?
500
Observing baby mice and writing down data is an example of which type of investigation?
What is observation?
500
a tool used to measure a push or a pull.
What is spring scale.
500
Unit used for measuring the volume of liquids.
What is liter
500
a belief or judgment that is not supported by an investigation and does not help support scientific investigations
What is opinion
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