Scientific Method
Insects
Arachnids
Cells
Potpourri
200

This is the first step in the scientific method, where a scientist makes an educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

What is a hypothesis?

200

The part of an insects anatomy that typically contains the mandibles and eyes.

What is the head?

200

All arachnids lack this anatomical feature which enable insects to fly.

What are wings?

200

A cell that lacks a true nucleus and membrane bound organelles.

What is a prokaryote?

200

Eukaryotic organisms known for reproducing through spores and often acting as decomposers.

What are fungi?

400

This step involves noticing and describing events in a careful, orderly way, often leading to questions about why or how something happens.

What is an observation?

400

This hard, outer covering provides protection and support for an insect's body and is periodically shed as the insect grows.

What is an exoskeleton?

400

All arachnids lack these body parts, which insects use to detect chemical signals in the environment.

What are antennae?

400

A cell with a true nucleus and membrane bound organelles, found in animals and plants.

What is a eukaryote?

400

Category of organisms that must eat another organism in order to achieve sustenance.

What are heterotrophs?

600

A factor that can be controlled, changed, or measured in an experiment.

What is a variable?

600

The segment of the insects anatomy that typically consists of the vital organs.

What is the abdomen?

600

These parasitic creatures belong to the arachnid class and are known for burrowing into the skin of animals and drinking blood.

What are ticks?

600

The organelle that is responsible for energy generation and cellular respiration.

What is the mitochondrion?

600

The end products of cellular respiration.

What is CO2 and H2O ?

800

The blank or static element that remains unchanging, and can be used as a basis of comparison in an experiment.

What is a control?

800

This term describes the transformation process that many insects go through, consisting of stages like egg, larva, pupa, and adult

What is metamorphosis?

800

Arachnids often rely on these structures on their legs to sense vibrations in their surroundings, helping them detect nearby prey or threats.

What are sensory hairs?

800

The photosynthetic structure found in plant cells that allows plants to generate their own food.

What is a chloroplast?

800

Energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living organisms.

What is ATP?

1000

An explanation of an aspect of the natural world that has been repeatedly tested, corroborated and accepted via protocols of observation, measurement, and evaluation.

What is a scientific theory?

1000

Many insects use these specialized body parts to detect chemical signals in the environment, aiding in finding food or mates.

What are antennae?

1000

Most arachnids use these appendages near their mouths, often equipped with fangs or claws, for feeding and defense.

What are chelicerae?

1000

17th-century "natural philosopher," and early scientist, noted for a variety of observations of the natural world. The most notable discovery came in 1665 when he looked at a sliver of cork through a microscope lens and discovered cells.

Who is Robert Hooke?

1000

20th century scientist and self proclaimed "greatest science teacher in all of Florida"

Who is Mr. Arthur?

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