Tools Scientists Use
Inquiry Skills
Record &Interpret Data
Scientific Method
Extras
100
a tool that makes small objects appear larger
What is a microscope
100
A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event
What is an investigation
100
The specific qualities that allow you to group items together
What is criteria
100
A series of steps used to plan and carry out an experiment.
What is the scientific method
100
Tool to measure weight (gravity).
What is a scale
200
A tool used to make a quantitative observation of the volume of liquids.
What is a graduated cylinder
200
An organized way to gather information and answer questions
What is inquiry
200
To group or organize objects or events into categories, based on criteria that are similar.
What is classify
200
A testable possible answer to a scientific question
What is hypothesis
200
Greek prefix that means "small".
What is micro
300
A tool that measures an object mass
What is a balance
300
The part of an investigation that is being measured or controlled
What is dependent variable
300
A decision you make based on information
What is conclusion
300
Information, collected during an investigation, to support a hypothesis
What is evidence
300
Lighter than air it allows balloons and blimps to float.
What is helium ( a buoyant gas).
400
An observation that does not involve measurements or numbers
What is a qualitative observation
400
The part of an investigation that remains the same so that the dependent variable can be measured
What is control variable
400
Graphic representation to record the data you collect in a science investigation
What are tables and charts
400
Observe and ask questions, form a hypothesis, plan an investigation, conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, and write a report.
What are the 5 steps of the scientific method?
400
The scale of measuring temperature used by all scientists and invented by a Swedish scientist in 1742
What is the Celcius scale
500
An observation that does not involve measurements or numbers
What is quantitative observation
500
A procedure you carry out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.
What is an experiment
500
Bar, line and circle
What are three types of graphs?
500
A question that is seeking a specific answer and addressing only one variable.
What is aa testable questions
500
A less expensive and easier way to carry out an experiment that might otherwise be impossible due to size, distance or other obstacles.
What is using models.
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