Vocab
Using 5 senses to record data
The first step in the scientific method
What is ask a question?
This tool measures time
stopwatch
The three types of investigations are
Models, Experiments, Observations
What skill would you use to collect information about the birds in your backyard
Observations
Steps to answer questions about science
What is the scientific method?
The prediction of an experiment is called this
What is the hypothesis?
You would use this tool to measure the length of your garden
Measuring Tape
You would use this type when you can't do a real experiment or make real observations
Models
This would be the best graph to use to show data that is in topics
Bar Graph
Used to test your hypothesis
A hypothesis should be able to be
Tested
This tool measures volume
Graduated Cylinder
This type of investigation does not require experiments
Observations
These are the things that change throughout the experiment
variables
Conditions that change throughout an experiment
What are variables?
Analyze Data
I would use this tool to measure the mass of a rock
Balance
Studying the solar system would be a good time to use this type of investigation
Model
NO, it is not testable!
Helpful things used when you can't do an actual experiment, or make observations
What is a model?
During this step you share your results with others
Conclusion or Report your results
Being really close to the actual value. (Example: Shooting all arrows in the bullseye!)
Accurate
Making an example of a bridge, to to test its strength would be an example of which type of investigation?
Model
Scientists do this to answer questions
Conduct Investigations