Key Terms
Define a Constant
What you are keeping the same for all test subjects.
What is the first/second step(s) to the scientific method?
Question/Observation
Geology
The study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the processes that shape it.
You are Eight graders now, this means everyone looks up to you. So you must take responsibility for what?
Your own actions.
Science is the Latin word for?
Method is the Greek word for?
Knowledge
Road
What is the difference between independent and dependent variable?
Independent is what you are changing
Dependent is what you're measuring
What is the third step to the scientific method?
Hypothesis
Oceanography
Scientific study of the sea.
What should the janitor and I not have to do?
Pick up after you.
What is the number one rule for an experiment?
Safety
Define Control group
A subject to compare all test subjects to.
What is the fourth step to the scientific method?
Experiment
Meteorology
Study of Earth’s atmosphere focusing on weather and climate.
You get the last five minutes of class due to what in return?
Stay off phones and no socializing during class.
What is the Scientific Method?
A process or set of steps to solve problems.
Difference between a theory and a Law
What is the fifth step to the scientific method?
Analyze Results
Astronomy
Study of the Universe.
Pay attention, Participate and....
ASK QUESTIONS!
What is this unit about?
Scientific method and expectations
What is a hypothesis?
A prediction based on scientific knowledge or prior observations
What is the sixth step to the scientific method?
Communicate Results
Geography
Study the surface features of the Earth.
What is my number one rule in the classroom?
Mutual Respect with everyone.
Why is science important?
To decide for yourself what is true and what is false.