What do Scientists do?
What is True about ALL Scientists?
a)Scientists study living things.
b)Scientists study the natural world.
c)Scientists study items found on Earth.
d)Scientists study things found in outer space.
b)Scientists study the natural world.
True or False
Only observations are data
Can scientists collect data by interviewing others?
Yes.
Scientists can collect data from interviewing primary sources.
TRUE OR FALSE
Good Scientists only need to test their hypothesis once.
False.
Scientists must repeat
Trials in an experiment
For valid results.
Name at least 3 types of models.
a)2 Dimensional
b)3 Dimensional
c)Computer Models
Adan puts a cup of water and a cup of oil in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, he checks the cups. He records the time when the liquid in each cup freezes. What question is Adan investigating?
a)Which liquid freezes faster, water or oil?
b)Which liquid tastes better frozen, water or oil?
c)Which item floats better, water or oil?
d)Which liquid melts faster, frozen water or frozen oil?
a)Which liquid freezes faster, water or oil?
True or False
A hypothesis can be guess or prediction that is valid based on background knowledge and research.
True
Mrs. Gatch is planning to investigation fossils that scientists have found in Florida. Which would be her best source for information?
a)Interview a dinosaur
b)Science dictionary
c)YouTube video on rocks
d)Florida Science and Fossil Museum
D. Florida Science and Fossil Museum
Why is it important for scientists to see the work done by other scientists?
a)To compare it with their own work
b)To find another possible solution or answer to a scientific question
c)To gain new information
d)All of the above
d)All of the above
Why do Scientists use models?
Scientists use models to study things that are too big, too small, or impractical to study in real form, i.e. planets
Can all questions be answered using the scientific method?
No, Some questions may require the use of models, looking at patterns, or even using identification guides.
During Adrian’s investigation, a plant grows 1 inch a week for 4 weeks. He displays his weekly drawings of the plant growth for all to see. What skill is he using?
a)Communication
b)Inference
c)Observation
d)Asking questions
a)Communication
TRUE OR FALSE
Bar Graph, Line Plots, Pictographs can be used to display data
True.
Data is best displayed so that is easy to read and understand.
After Scientists compare their results, what might be their next step?
a)Re-try the experiment together
b)Develop a theory
c)Brainstorm explanations for their results
d)Ask more questions.
e)All or any of the above.
e)All or any of the above.
Describe an example of a 3 D Model.
Ex. Dollhouse, model car, model of the planets and the sun, model of the human heart
Jada asks people in her class to report how many times per week they recycle. She asks friends in 2 other classes to collect reports from their classmates too. What is true about Jada’s investigation?
a)It involves collaboration.
b)It follows the Scientific Method.
c)It produces results which are exactly the same.
d)It explains why kids recycle.
a)It involves collaboration.
Raymundo and Jose study how far a pull-back car travels. Each student pulled a car back and let it go. They measured how far each car traveled before it stopped. What part of the inquiry process they do?
a)Make a prediction
b)Draw a conclusion
c)Conduct an investigation
d)Communicate their results
c)Conduct an investigation
Julissa is studying two types of fish for a project, a box fish and a clown fish. She draws pictures of the fish. Which is an observation Julissa might make of the fish?
a)“I think the boxfish has a funny shape.”
b)“Most people have seen pictures of the fish.”
c)“People might laugh when they see my drawings.”
d)“The clownfish has stripes around it’s head, body and tail. “
d)“The clownfish has stripes around it’s head, body and tail. “
Which Science skill would be most useful in comparing results?
a)Observation
b)Measurement
c)Communication
d)Drawing diagrams
c)Communication
Describe an example of a 2 dimensional model.
Map, diagram, or drawing
Define hypothesis
is an idea or explanation that can be tested with an investigation or experiment
Provide a synonym for variable
Change
Scientists should communicate their data so that they can compare it to other scientists
Scientists compare results to see what other scientists found during their investigation or experiments. If something was very wrong in the data, the scientist knows that they need to repeat the experiment for more accurate results.
How do modern hurricane models help people?
Modern hurricane models help people be prepared. They know exactly when and where a storm is going to hit so they can evacuate or they can have supplies on hand to be ready.