Tools
Scientific Method
Class Experiments
Methods
Scientific Method
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
What does a scientific investigation begin with?
A Question.
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.
200
What is the estimated guess of the scientific method?
Hypothesis
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
300
What is the correct method for using a thermometer?
Insert the red bulb into the liquid and wait for the red liquid to rise up the tube.
300
This step of the scientific method begins with If______then_______.
Hypothesis
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.
400
While using a thermometer you can read the temperature scale markings in _______ and _______.
Celsius and Fahrenheit
400
Good or bad question? Do cats and dogs eat the fruits and vegetables?
Bad question. Too many manipulated variables.
500
This tool is used to move liquids.
dropper
500
What is the information that is gathered after an experiment?
Results
500
When choosing a topic to research we should begin with what?
Something we are already interested in.
500
The word Science comes from the Latin word scientia. What does that word mean?
Scientia means knowledge
500
Good or bad question? Does the amount of sunlight affect how tall a plant will grow?
Good question. The manipulated variable is the amount of sunlight.
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