Working Scientifically
Something you notice using your senses
What is an observation?
Grouping living things based on their features
What is classification?
What are the three states of matter?
Solid liquid gas
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
What do we call a push, pull, or twist
What is a force?
An educated guess or prediction that can be tested
What is a hypothesis?
What are the five kingdoms of living things?
Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists, Monera
In a solid, how do the particles move?
They vibrate in place and are tightly packed
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
Which force keeps us on the ground?
Gravity
What’s the difference between a variable and a constant in an experiment?
Variable = changes, Constant = stays the same
What is the correct order of the Linnaean classification system from biggest to smallest?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?
Solution = dissolved evenly, Suspension = particles float or settle
What causes the phases of the Moon?
The Moon’s position relative to Earth and the Sun
What is the difference between a contact and non-contact force?
Contact: physical touch; Non-contact: acts at a distance
What is a fair test?
Only one variable is changed so results are valid
To identify and classify organisms based on features
What is a dichotomous key used for?
Give an example of a physical property of a substance
colour, melting point, density
What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
Rotation = spinning on axis; Revolution = orbiting around something
What tool can measure force in newtons?
Spring balance or Force Meter
In an experiment, the ramp height is changed and the marble’s distance is measured. Name the independent and dependent variable.
Independent: ramp height; Dependent: distance travelled
This part of the cell controls everything that happens inside it.
What is the nucleus?
What is the solvent and solute in saltwater?
Solvent: water; Solute: salt
What is the name of the galaxy we live in?
The Milky Way
What are the three parts of a lever?
Fulcrum, effort, load