Words
Definitions
L20 Sentences
Variable Scenarios
Miscellaneous
100
Observation
What is a process in science where you make note of something using the 5 senses
100
To do something in science over and over to get the same result
What is Repeating an observation/experiment
100
If I can touch the football, this makes the football a _____________ object.
What is Tangible
100
I made an experiment to try to determine if a plant in the dark will grow faster than a plant grown in the light -- what is my RESPONDING variable?
What is Plant Growth
100
You must be IN YOUR SEAT doing WHAT quietly, when the bell rings?
What is ENTRY TASK
200
Questioning
What is asking why something is the way it is
200
To make note of something using one or more of the 5 senses
What is an Observation
200
I need to determine why my cell phone quit working. I need to _______ the problem.
What is Analyze
200
I designed an experiment to try to determine if a 6th graders in Mr. Bosko's class are smarter than all 8th graders -- after observing the students, I will give them a test -- what should my RESPONDING variable be?
What is TEST SCORES.
200
For every good experiment, there are some variables that we try to never, ever let change.
What is a CONTROL VARIABLE
300
Experiment
What is a controlled observation that tests an idea
300
Something that can change during an experiment
What is a Variable
300
Mr. Bosko really loves science. He loves it so much that he tends to _______ about the work he does with salmon.
What is ELABORATE
300
Karina raises crickets at her pet store. She thinks that crickets chirp more often when the temperature gets warmer. She decides to conduct an experiment to prove her hypothesis. The manipulated variable would be?
What is TEMPERATURE
300
In an experiment, there are some variables we expect to change. We allow these to change in order to determine if our experiment worked or not. You will often measure how this variable changes.
What is a RESPONDING VARIABLE.
400
Hypothesis
What is a possible explanation that can be tested by collecting data
400
The variable that we expect to change during an experiment
What is a Responding Variable
400
In science class, we will _________ various organisms under the microscope.
What is ANALYZE
400
The cooler the temperature in a lake, the more oxygen the water holds. Tyler notices that he catches more fish in a lake that is cooler than 55 degrees F. He wants to conduct a study so he can catch the most fish possible this year. His hypothesis is: If fishing in a cold lake Then he will catch more fish Because fish need oxygen to survive and cold water holds more oxygen. The RESPONDING variable is?
What is NUMBER OF FISH CAUGHT
400
These are born in the river, live there for a year or more before going to the ocean. In the ocean, they grow to become adults that sometimes reach 60 pounds! They'll live there for 2-3 years before returning to the rivers to lay eggs.
What are SALMONIDS (SALMON)
500
Science
What is an objective, self-correcting method for gathering and organizing information about the natural world through repeated observation and experimentation.
500
An objective, self-correcting method for gathering and organizing information about the natural world through repeated observation and experimentation.
What is SCIENCE!
500
When someone says they are your friend just so you will give them your candy - they are just trying to __________ you.
What is MANIPULATE
500
My hypothesis: If Maria drinks more tha 1 liter of water before riding her bike, Then she will bike further than if she had less water, Because water is important for strength. My manipulated variable would be?
What is AMOUNT OF WATER SHE DRINKS BEFORE RIDING.
500
This is important in science because it makes you ask WHY something is the way it is.
What is a QUESTIONING
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