Science Tools
What is the name of a tool that you use to look at tiny things more closely?
Microscope
What tool do scientists use to measure how heavy something is?
Name at least four teachers on the 3rd grade team
Poulios, Paladino, Howell, Villamizar, Percival, Wortmann
What is a prototype?
A first model
What is the first step in the design process?
What is a tool that you use to protect your eyes?
Goggles
What type of tool do scientists use to measure how hot or cold something is?
Thermometer
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What do scientists do after they identify a problem?
Brainstorm ideas
What do scientists do if the first test doesn't work?
Try again!
What is a tool that scientists use to look at things in space?
Telescope
Name two tools scientists can use to measure how long something is
Ruler, measuring tape
What is the theme of Amos & Boris?
Student answers vary.
Why do engineers test their solutions?
To make sure that it's correct, make sure they get the same results multiple times.
What step comes after testing in the design process?
Improve the design and try again.
What type of tool do you use to move tiny amounts of liquid from one container to another?
Dropper
What type of tool do scientists use to pick up small items?
Tweezers/forceps
Name at least two of our assistant principals/principal
Torres, Estro, Locuson
What is an important quality for a scientist to have?
Student answers will vary
What is the last step in the design process?
Communicate and share the results
Name two tools you would use to measure how much water is in something
Measuring cup, beaker, graduated cylinder, etc.
What tool do scientists use to measure how much time something takes?
Stopwatch
Student answers will vary.
Why do engineers work in teams?
To share different ideas, multiple minds are better than one!
Why do scientists use the design process?
To solve big problems, so that scientists are all using the same steps and working together.