Is it testable?
Variables
Steps of the Scientific Method
Know your vocabulary
Lab Equipment/Safety
100
an educated guess to explain a phenomenon
What is a hypothesis?
100
Things in your experiment that you can change or measure.
What are variables?
100
The first step to the scientific method
What is make an observation?
100
Gathering information
What is data?
100
best footwear to use in the lab
What is closed-toe shoes?
200
Which material is the best insulator?
What is yes?
200
In an experiment, The variable that you keep the same is....
What is the controlled variable?
200
If...then...because. This is used during this step.
What is create a hypothesis?
200
using one or more of your senses to gather information directly or indirectly through the use of technology or instruments
What is an observation?
200
Create a fan motion to sweep the fumes to your nose
What is proper way to smell things during lab?
300
The purpose of an experiment
What is testing a hypothesis?
300
How does temperature affect the growth of mold? In this investigation temperature is which variable?
What is the independent variable?
300
the steps used by scientists to solve problems and uncover facts
What is the scientific method?
300
checking things out to make sure everything is valid and will happen again and again
what is verification?
300
What are spring scales?
400
A hypothesis that is supported by many observations and experiment over time becomes ...?
What is a theory?
400
The variable that is changed or compared.
What is an independent variable?
400
This is a necessary step before conducting an experiment
What is the materials and procedures ?
400
A variable that is purposfully changed in the experiment
What is an independent variable?
400
A special sheet that is used to provide information on the hazards of working with a chemical and procedures that should be used to ensure safety
What is MSDS
500
When is the best time to plant soy beans?
What is yes?
500
On a graph, I am represented by the y-axis
What is a dependent variable?
500
what scientists do with their findings
What is share their results?
500
making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence
What is a prediction?
500
What is a triple beam balance?