What is Science?
The Scientific Method
Science Tools
Science Safety
Miscellaneous
100
What is Science? *teacher discretion*
Science can be thought of as both a body of knowledge (the things we have already discovered), and the process of acquiring new knowledge (through observation and experimentation—testing and hypothesising).
100
I need to know more about the world around me, so I do this.
Ask a question
100
I need to weigh something to see how heavy it is. I use this tool.
A balance or scale
100
These are used when there is even the slightest risk that someone could sustain an eye injury in the classroom.
Safety glasses
100
Name of a scientist who studies alive things that live in the ocean.
Marine Biologist
200
This is the study of living things on the earth.
Biology
200
I want to test to see if what I thought about the subject is correct. I need to do this.
Do an experiment
200
I need to see an object far away in space. I need to use this tool.
A telescope.
200
A safety tool used to protect your hands.
Gloves
200
What is incorrect about this scientific drawing?
Nothing. Drawing has clean lines, is true to size, and is 'open'
300
This is the study of the environment, land, water, and air of the earth.
Earth Science / Environmental Science
300
I made an educated guess based on what I already know. It is called this.
A hypothesis
300
I need keep my test tubes upright to prevent slippage and keep my materials in order. I will use this.
Test tube rack.
300
If you spill hot liquid or touch hot equipment and burn your hand what should you do?
1. Run your hand immediately under cold running water and leave for 10 minutes.
2. Tell teacher.
300
What is so unusual about monotremes, compared to other mammals?
Monotremes lay eggs and produce milk.
400
This is the study of of matter and the changes it undergoes. Eg. Perfume, fireworks
Chemistry
400
I think I have found my answers after my investigations of the subject. I now have this.
A Conclusion
400
I want to use a Bunsen burner during an experiment but need to protect my lab bench from damage. I need to use this.
Heat mat
400
Drawing question: the safety symbol for "flammable"
400
Name a famous scientist. If another group has them you get zero points.
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500
This is the study in physical existence, from the smallest subatomic particles to the entire universe.
Physics
500
I have made my observation, so now I need to look over the data to determine my answer. It is called this.
Analysis
500
I really want to boil a substance over a Bunsen burner safely. I need to use this tool.
Evaporating dish
500
What good practices is Mac showing in the lab?
Gloves
Safety goggles
Test tube pointing away from body
500
Name one of the greatest inventions to be made by an Australian.
Black box recorder, spray on skin, pacemaker, google maps, application of penicillin, cochlear implant (bionic ear), winged keel, permaculture, Wi-Fi, plastic spectacle lenses, inflatable slide and escape raft, ultrasound scanner.