What is Science?
Using a Scientific Approach
Measurement - Definitions
Measurement - Calculations
Extra
100

The system of knowledge and methods used to find that knowledge

Science

100

The ________________ is a way of thinking and performing experiments

Scientific Method

100

Measure of the amount of atoms and molecules in an object

Mass

100

What is the length of the bat?

7.5 cm

100

What is the formula for Mass?

M = D x V

200

The use of knowledge to solve practical problems

Technology

200

How many steps are in the scientific method?

7

200

Amount of space an object occupies

Volume

200

What does the scale read below?

341.0 g
200

What is the formula for Volume?

V = M/D

300

The study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter

Chemistry

300

Variable that is being measured

Represented on the y-axis of a graph

Dependent Variable

300

A number that combines mass and volume measurements into one measurement

Density

300

How many mL is shown below?

36.0 mL

300

What is the formula for Density?

D = M/V

400

What are the three major branches of science?

Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Life Science

400

An explanation based on many observations supported by experiential data

Scientific Theory

400

What tool is used to measure:

Mass

Volume (of a liquid)

Distance


Mass - Triple Beam Balance

Volume - Graduated Cylinder

Distance - Ruler

400

36.7 millimeters = ? dekameters

0.00367 dekameters

400

What is the density for water?

1.0 g/mL

500

What are the two divisions of Earth and Space Science?

Geology and Astronomy

500

What are the steps of the scientific method in order?

Steps:

Observation             Data             Research

Experiment             Problem          Conclusion

Hypothesis



Problem, Observation, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data, Conclusion

500

What are the units for:

Distance

Volume

Mass

Temperature

Distance - Meters (m)

Volume - Liters (L) or Cubed Centimeters

Mass - Grams (g)

Temperature - ℃elsius (℃)

500

Density = ? g/mL  Mass = 20.6g  Volume = 4.9 mL

D = M/V

D = 20.6 g / 4.9 mL = 4.2 g/mL

500

A ______________ is a curve in the surface of a molecular substance when it touches another material.

Meniscus

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