SCIENTIFIC METHOD
An educated guess (though much more than that) from which an experiment is guided.
HYPOTHESIS
Greek origin word meaning indivisible or uncutable.
ATOM/ATOMOS
Number of steps in solving numeric problems.
3
A medicine used for a long time before its specific mechanism of action was understood, later discovered can prevent blood clots from forming.
ASPIRIN
Using one’s senses to collect data.
OBSERVATION
Scientists may do this by face-to-face, e-mail, phone, or conferencing.
COMMUNICATION
Type of problem that lacks numbers.
CONCEPTUAL
This is a trade name for hook-and-loop tape which was discovered around the 1950’s and used as a fastener, inspired by burrs stuck to clothing.
VELCRO
Step from which the most branches occur, due to reformulating, revising, and concluding resulting.
EXPERIMENT
Harmful material found in air, water, or soil.
POLLUTANT
Only problem solving step that is not present in both types of problems.
CALCULATE
The research of cotton and silk led to the production of this synthetic fiber in the early 1930’s.
NYLON
Scientific principle which may be accepted but never proven.
THEORY
Action of working with someone to produce or create something, essential in science.
COLLABORATION
Pursuit of chemical knowledge for the sake of knowledge.
PURE SCIENCE
Modern insulation that is so light it floats on soap bubbles.
SEAGEL
Scientific principle which states its terms, but does not explain them.
LAW
Mixture of metals that have enhanced strength and new properties.
ALLOY
The means by which a society provides its members with things they need and desire, allowing humans to do things quicker or with less effort.
TECHNOLOGY
13 year project that will revolutionize gene therapy.
HUMAN GENOME PROJECT