Variables
Scientific Method
Miscellaneous
Measurements
Tools
100
Anything that changes in an experiment.
What is a VARIABLE?
100
True or False: Science is an ongoing process that is subject to change as new information and/or technology challenges prevailing theories.
What is TRUE?
100
In an experiment, the group that receives special treatment or the item being tested is called the _____________.
What is the EXPERIMENTAL GROUP?
100
This is the basic unit for length in the metric system.
What is the METER?
100
The tool used to measure the length of an object.
What is a metric ruler or METER STICK/RULER?
200
The variable that you make different in order to test it.
What is a INDEPENDENT/MANIPULATED VARIABLE?
200
A proposed explanation that can be tested by further investigation.
What is HYPOTHESIS?
200
In an experiment, the group that is given the “normal” treatment (does not receive special treatment) is called the ____________.
What is the CONTROL GROUP?
200
A measure of how much 3D space an object takes up.
What is VOLUME?
200
The tool best used to measure the volume of a liquid.
What is A GRADUATED CYLINDER OR BEAKER?
300
The variable that you observe or measure during an experiment; it changes in response to the independent variable.
What is a DEPENDENT/RESPONDING VARIABLE?
300
The step of the scientific method where you make graphs, look for patterns, and think about what happened.
What is ANALYSIS?
300
A factual description based on senses.
What is an OBSERVATION?
300
This formula can be used to measure the volume of a regular shaped, 3D object with straight sides, like a rectangular box or cube
What is Length x Width x Height?
300
A tool best used to measure the mass of an object.
What is a TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE?
400
A variable that stays the same to keep an experiment fair.
What is a CONTROLLED VARIABLE/CONSTANT?
400
Numbers, observations, or information you collect in an experiment.
What is DATA?
400
A logical conclusion based on observations.
What is an INFERENCE?
400
When reading a graduated cylinder, you must look eye level at the _______________ of the meniscus (curve of the water).
What is the BOTTOM?
400
What is the name of the measurement system used by most scientists and people around the world?
What is the METRIC SYSTEM?
500
The number of variables that you can change in an experiment.
What is one?
500
Put the steps of the scientific method in the correct order. Conclusion, Hypothesis, Analysis, Question/Purpose, Experiment, Research
Question/Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion
500
Josie wants to find out which type of fertilizer helps plants grow the most. List at least 3 variables that should be controlled or constant in her experiment.
- Water - Seeds - Light - Temperature - Soil - Container
500
42 g = __________ kg
What is .042 kg?
500
Which tool cannot be used to measure volume? - Beaker - Graduated Cylinder - Triple Beam Balance - Ruler
What is a triple beam balance?
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