Vocabulary
Microscope
Scientific Attitudes
Life Characteristics
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100
The variable that is observed, and that changes in response to the other variable.
Dependent
100
The piece that provides the widest field of view, but has the smallest magnification.
Low Power Objective
100
These four characteristics are necessary for all scientists to be successful.
Creativity, Open-mindedness, Skepticism, Curiosity
100
A caterpillar morphs into a butterfly.
Growth/Development
100
How fast does the temperature of a solution rise when introduced to heat?
Independent: Heat/Dependent: Temperature
200
A well-tested explanation that unifies multiple observations and hypotheses.
Theory
200
This piece is used for sharp focus.
Fine Adjustment Knob
200
The willingness to accept other peoples' opinions.
Open-mindedness
200
An amoeba splits into two identical amoebas.
Reproduction
200
Are people less cranky when they get more sleep?
Independent: Sleep/Dependent: Crankiness
300
Evidence and information gathered from observations.
Data
300
This piece is used to look through, and normally has a magnification of 10x
Eyepiece
300
The ability to design new experiments.
Creativity
300
Pupils dilate in response to the power going out.
Response to stimuli
300
Studies show that radiation can cause mutations in humans.
Independent: Radiation/Dependent: Mutations
400
The variable in an experiment that is deliberately changed.
Independent
400
This piece is used to focus, and should never be used on high magnification.
Coarse Adjustment Knob
400
The questioning of existing ideas.
Skepticism
400
The hair on a person's arms stand up in an attempt to maintain body temperature.
Homeostasis/Stable Internal Environment
400
If you hold the door open for someone they will naturally begin to walk faster.
Independent: Holding the door open/Dependent: Walking speed
500
A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
Inference
500
This piece regulates and adjusts the amount of light that is visible through the stage.
Diaphragm
500
A sense of wonder.
Curiosity
500
All of the children in a family have blue eyes.
Heredity
500
The longer you run the higher your heart rate will become.
Independent:Time spent running/Dependent: heart rate
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