Science Tools
Vocabulary
Inquiry Steps
100
This tool is used to measure items that are round.
What is a tape measure.
100
to look closely at something and use your senses
observe
100
This is the first step in science inquiry.
What is observe and ask a question.
200
This tool weighs things to see if the are heavier than another object.
What is a balance?
200
to share what you learn with others
communicate
200
When you group objects by color, size, shape or another property.
What is classify or sort.
300
This tool tells how hot or cold it is.
What is a thermometer?
300
use information from your tests to see if hypothesis was right
draw conclusions
300
You do this to find the length, weight, or temperature.
What is measure.
400
This tool helps you see things up close. It can also be called a magnifying glass.
What is a hand lens?
400
a prediction or statement that you will test
hypothesis
400
How many times should you test in an experiment.
More than 1 but 3 is best.
500
This tool helps you measure liquids.
What is a measuring cup?
500
to plan and test to find out something
investigate
500
Scientists put together bones to show what dinosaurs might have looked like, what are they doing?
make a model
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