Branches of Science
What do physical scientists study?
Matter, energy, solids/liquids/gases
What is a hypothesis?
A possible answer to a science problem
What is technology?
Science discoveries and skills that are put to use
What is a unit?
A unit is an agreed upon amount
What is volume?
The number of cubic units needed to fill a space
What is archeology?
The branch of science that studies the tools and cultural remains of humans is called?
What does a scientist do after forming a hypothesis?
Test the hypothesis / Do an experiment.
What is an example of technology, and why?
Answers vary (example: a flash drive is technology because it stores information that is easily accessible).
What is mass?
Mass is the amount of matter in something.
What should you do before beginning an experiment?
Read all the instructions.
What is life science?
The branch of science that is the study of living things and how they behave.
Why do scientists report the results of their experiments?
Scientists can learn from other scientists and from previous experiments
What are two examples of technology that we use at school every day?
Answers vary (examples: stapler, computer, pencil sharpener, radios).
What is the basic metric unit of mass (How do we measure mass)?
gram
What do scientists use to look at very small objects?
a microscope
What is the study of the Earth, including its rocks, oceans, air, and weather?
Earth Science
True or False? A scientist can make a solid, reliable conclusion after just one trial in an experiment.
False. Data is more reliable with many trials rather than just one.
True or False? You can only have positive results from advances in technology.
False! Sometimes advances in technology create new problems, such as social media.
What system of measurement do scientists use?
Metric system
What unit do forecasters in the United States use to describe temperature?
Degrees Fahrenheit
Someone who studies animals works in what branch of science?
Life Science
What is a problem scientists study?
Answers vary (example: the common cold, Covid-19, air pollution).
What is something scientists invented to make our lives easier?
Answers vary (example: a washing machine or a dishwasher).
What metric unit is used to measure the volume of a liquid or a gas?
liter
True or False? Sometimes the conclusion from an experiment is that more trials or experiments are needed before a reliable conclusion can be made.
True