Tools
Scientific Method
Class Experiments
Methods
Good vs Bad Questions
100
This tool is used to measure the amount of heat in an object
Thermometer
100
A good question for an investigation should have how many manipulated variables?
one
100
During the pendulum experiment, what was the manipulated variable?
The length of the string
100
What is the correct method for using a dropper?
Squeeze the bulb and insert the tip in water
100
Will a horse and a cow eat the same thing?
Bad question because there is more than one manipulated variable.
200
This tool is used to measure mass
Balance
200
What is the one thing you change in an experiment?
The manipulated variable
200
During the ramp and marble experiment what were the controlled variables?
Marble, rulers, type of books used for the ramp, method of release
200
What is the correct method for using a balance?
Place objects, one at a time, on each side and try to get the balance to be equal on both sides.
300
This tool is used to measure water displacement
Cylinder
300
What is always kept the same during an experiment?
controlled variable
300
During the experiment where we used magnets and paper clips, the magnets modeled what?
Attraction
400
This tool is used to measure the width of a book.
Ruler
400
How many controlled variables can an experiment have?
As many as you need, it doesn't matter
400
During the paper towel experiment, what was different or manipulated during the experiment?
The type of paper towels.
500
This tool is used to move liquids.
dropper
500
What is the information that is gathered after an experiment called?
Results
500
When measuring the length of body parts, the first thing in the scientific method that we did was to...
Make predictions
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