Vocabulary
Intro to ES
Scientific method
Models- P, M or C
Essay Questions
100
This is the measurement of how hot or cold something is.
Temperature
100
A geologist who studies volcanoes.
Volcanologist
100
This step is the most important step in the scientific method.
Communicate results
100
These models are known as "models you can touch"
Physical (p)
100
Why do we have SI?
To make it easier for scientists to communicate with one another and compare results.
200
The measure of how much mass per unit volume something has. (m/v)
Density
200
Name something a paleontologist would study.
Fossils
200
True or False: Ask a question is always the first step in the scientific method.
False!
200
This model uses equations to predict future occurrences.
Mathematical (m)
200
How do you find the volume of an irregularly shaped object?
Find how much water it displaces
300
A possible explanation or answer to a question that can be tested.
Hypothesis
300
The study of the atmosphere and weather.
Meteorology
300
This step includes collecting data through observation and experimentation.
Test the hypothesis
300
These models are also known as theories.
Conceptual (c)
300
What are the four things you should always do before starting an experiment?
1. Follow the teacher's instructions. 2. Get permission before beginning. 3. Read all directions completely and carefully. 4. Look for safety information and symbols.
400
THe study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth.
Geology
400
This is what a seismologist studies.
Earthquakes
400
This i-word is another name for the scientific method.
Inquiry
400
A miniature plane is an example of this type of model.
Physical
400
How do you calculate from degrees Celsius to Kelvin?
add 273
500
A testable model of an explanation that ties together many hypotheses and observations.
Theory
500
The study of how humans interact with their surroundings.
Environmental science
500
An experiment that tests only one variable at a time is called this.
Controlled experiment
500
The Big Bang Theory is an example of this type of model.
Conceptual
500
Explain why communicate results is the most important step in the scientific method.
Communicating results allows other scientists to review the work for accuracy and bias as well as comparing it to their data. This process can save time and money by streamlining the research process.
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