Scientific Method
What is the second step in the scientific method?
Do background research
What defines "force"
Push/Pull
Define Matter
Anything that has weight, volume, and takes up space.
Define Properties
A word that describes an object.
Name the three states of matter
Solid
Gas
Liquid
What is the difference between qualitative observations and quantitative observations?
Qualitative - Measures by qualities/traits
Quantitative - Measures by numbers
An airplane taking off is an example of what kind of Force? (day 1)
Push
Name three examples of matter
Examples:
- Desk
- Mr. Cruz
- Air
Examples of properties are....
(Name at least 3)
Color
Shape
Size
Texture (smooth, rough, soft)
Hard or Soft
Heavy or Light
Describe the particles of a solid
Tightly packed together
Making a prediction on what will stop a sandwich from becoming soggy is an example of which scientific method step?
Creating a hypothesis
What is the opposite force of air blowing out of a balloon?
Pull
Everything in the universe is made up of what?
(HINT: don't say volume, weight, or takes up space)
Particles
If an object has these properties:
Clear
Smooth feel
Hard structure
Light weight
What could it be?
Water Bottle
Name three examples of gas matters
Examples:
- Air
- Steam
- Smoke
An dependant variable is....
A. Something that's always changing
B. Different brands of popcorn
C. Various plants that are all the same
D. None of the above
C. Various plants that are all the same
How would you define a balanced force?
- Equal Forces
- Stays still or keeps moving the same way.
The class goes on a school field trip to watch Harry Styles perform at Metlife Stadium. For two hours, Harry sings some of the most popular songs with the most amazing sounds of music.
In this scenario, what is an example of matter and a example of non-matter?
Example - Harry Styles
Non-Example - Sound of Music/His Voice
Who most likely uses properties like Scientists?
A. Kids
B. The Pope
C. Detectives
D. A Dog
C. Detectives
Particles that are close to each other but not tightly packed and have movement describe what state of matter?
Liquid
State the first three steps of the scientific method in order.
1. Ask a question
2. Do background research
3. Construct a hypothesis
There are two groups of students in the gym. One team is easily being beaten at a track race whenever they have student's go 1 to 1 due to a advantage in physical strength. Which force is this and EXPLAIN why.
Unbalanced BECAUSE one force is stronger.
Does a shadow count as an example of matter? EXPLAIN why or why not.
NO - It does not have volume, weight, or takes up space.
Use at least 4 properties to describe a desk in our classroom.
Brown/Navy Blue
Various shapes (Chairs/Table)
Fairly big
Smooth
Hard
Heavy
What is the name of the process when ice goes straight to becoming a gas?
Sublimation