Ologies of Science
What is the study of living organisms?
Biology
What is the step that comes before researching in the scientific method?
Identify the Problem or Ask a Question.
Explain the procedure I demonstrated in the "Egg in the Bottle" activity.
1. Fold the paper hot dog style.
2. Moisten the egg.
3. Light the paper on fire.
4. Drop the paper into the bottle.
5. Place the egg on the milk bottle.
6. Watch what happens!
Science is the study of the _________ _________ based on ___________ through ______________ and _________________.
natural world; facts, experimenting and observing
What is the routine for coming into Mrs. Jordan's science classroom? Name 3 steps.
Sit Down.
Read Mrs. Jordan's board and get ready for the day's lesson.
Write down your homework into your planner.
What is the study of the history of the earth, its rocks and physical features?
Geology
What is the step that comes before analyzing data in the scientific method?
Experimenting or testing your hypothesis.
What is the mnemonic for the 6 steps of the scientific?
People May Put Off Doing Chores.
What type of observations deal with descriptions such as shape, color and texture?
Qualitative Observations
A logical explanation for events in nature is called a ___________________.
theory
What is astronomy?
The study of the material universe
What is the step that comes before collecting data in the scientific method?
Experimenting or testing your hypothesis.
What was the conclusion that we discussed during the "Egg in the Bottle" Activity?
The atmospheric pressure became greater outside the bottle once the flame went out inside the bottle. The pressure became less inside the bottle as the air cooled and contracted. The egg was thus sucked into the bottle and a loud pop sound occurred.
What type of observations deal with numbers or amounts?
Quantitative Observations
What color did the cabbage turn when it was mixed with vinegar during our cabbage juice lab? Is it an acid, base, or neutral on the ph scale?
pink; acid
What is the study of cancer or tumors?
Oncology
What is the step that occurs after researching in the scientific method?
Form a hypothesis
What caused the water inside the milk bottle to not flow out when I turned it upside down?
Surface tension
What is a conclusion based on observations when you explain or interpret the things you observe called?
An inference
What color did the cabbage juice turn when rubbing alcohol was added to it? Is it an acid, a base, or neutral?
It stayed a light purple; neutral
What is entomology?
The study of insects
Name the 6 steps of the scientific method in order.
1. Define the problem or ask a question.
2. Do background research.
3. Form a hypothesis.
4. Experiment or test the hypothesis.
5. Collect and analyze your data.
6. Make a conclusion.
Name the 6 steps of a lab experiment.
Problem
Materials
Procedure
Observations
Data
Conclusion
Making a forecast about what could happen in the future is known as a ____________________.
Prediction
What ia a factor that can be changed in an experiment called?
a variable