Measurements
This is the system of measurement we use in science
SI System - International System of Units (metric system)
What is the SI unit of time?
Seconds
Name a piece of equipment used to measure time
Stopwatch, clock, timer
Name a reason to study science?
Help you become a more informed citizen
Understand the best use of our resources
Help understand the world around you
When you are determining the amount of space something takes up, you are finding its
What is volume?
What is the base unit of length?
Name a piece of equipment used to measure length
Metric ruler, meter stick
Name two specific types of science.
Chemistry Biology Paleontology Earth Science
Meteorology Botany Entomology Physics
Astronomy Microbiology Zoology Oceanography
Ecology Geology
Why is important to use the metric system in science?
Keep measurements consistent
What is the base unit of mass?
Grams
Name a piece of equipment used to measure temperature
Thermometer
Define Life Science
Study of living things, including plants, animals, and microscopic life forms. Also include the study of the human body
What is the difference between mass and weight?
Mass: The measure of the amount of matter an object contains
Weight: is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object
What is the base unit of volume?
Liters
Name a piece of equipment used to measure mass
Triple Beam Balance
What is it called when you use your five senses to describe something?
Observation or observing
Which is the longest length? A kilometer, a meter or a centimeter?
What is a kilometer
What two units of measurement do we use to measure temperature in science?
Celsius and Kelvin
Name a piece of equipment used to measure liquid volume
Graduated cylinder/beaker
What is one way people use science in their daily lives.
cooking - living organisms are the key to baking breads and cakes, measuring correct amounts, how certain foods go together
Evaluating the weather to plan ahead
Health and Medicine-understanding your body and making good decisions for staying health
Keeping your personal environment and the world healthy and safe, being able to understand the science behind what is happening around us.