New Vocabulary
What is the practical use of Science and often improves our lives?
What is the P in Pig Head stand for?
Problem
What are any factors in an experiment that can be changed called?
variables
What sense are you using when you examine a rock? (2)
seeing and touching
What is an example of a system that we talked about in class? binder notes (name 1)
school system, restaurant, jail, hospital, theater, solar, circulatory system
Any representation of an object or an event used as a tool is called what?
What is a model?
What is an educated guess called?
Hypothesis
The variables that are kept the same in the experiment.
constants
What was the independent variable in the paper towel lab?
brand of paper towels that were tested
Physical Science
What is an attempt to explain a pattern observed repeatedly in the natural world called (2 words)?
Scientific Theory
What words do you start with when you write a hypothesis?
"I think"
What is the variable that is changed to be tested in an experiment?
Independent variable
What was the curved line called when you are measuring volume in a graduated cylinder?
meniscus
Name the 3 branches of science
What is a rule that describes a pattern in nature called? (two words)
Scientific Law
What can you use to gather information? name 2
books, textbooks, internet, schema (knowledge), magazines
What is a variable that DEPENDS on the independent variable and is the data you collect?
dependent variable
Why did the diet soda float and the regular soda did not? Hint: what is it have lots of grams of
carbohydrates (sugar)
Name 3 structures that would be apart of a school system?
classroom, books, computers, desk/chairs, display board, lockers, etc...
What are three types of models?
physical, computer, and idea model
What are two things you must do while completing an experiment (step 4)?
record data, get materials, follow steps in order, use your senses, measure
A stapler is used to staple 100 papers and it jams 5 times during this trial. Another stapler (different brand) is used to perform the same task and it jams 22 times.
What is the independent variable?
What is the dependent variable?
1. the brand of stapler
2. number of jams
same cups, same amount of water, timer, same size capsules, same brand of capsules,
What is a cycle and a process that would be apart of a movie theater system?