Science
Observation vs. Inference
Qualitative vs. Quantitative
Law vs. Theory
Technology
100

What is science?

A method or process using evidence and logic to learn about the world around us. 

100
What is an observation?
Using one or more of your senses to gather information
100
What is a qualitative observation?
An observation based on smell, sight, touch, etc. Does not include numbers.
100
Gravity is an example of what?
Law
100

Define technology

The application of science for practical purposes.

200

What is the goal of science?

To understand how and why the world works/is!

200
What is an inference?
An assumption or a conclusion that is made based on an observation
200
What is a quantitative observation?
An observation that includes numbers, something you counted or measured.
200
The idea that atoms make up everything is an example of what?
Theory
200

Describe how the pencil has changed over time.

A feather to an ink well pen to a wooden sharpening pencil, to mechanical pencils and modern ball point pens.

300

What branches of science make up Physical Science?

Physics and Chemistry

300
Observation or Inference: The boy didn't eat his sandwich because he isn't hungry.
Inference
300
Qualitative or quantitative: The cat had black and gray stripes.
Qualitative
300
Which is the most true: law, theory or hypothesis?
Law
300

Why does technology change over time?

Science changes and technology improves.

400

Inductive Reasoning is

Basing your conclusion off of evidence
400
Observation or Inference: She is raising her hand, so she must know the answer.
Inference
400
Qualitative or Quantitative: There are 26 tomatoes growing in the garden.
Quantitative
400
Define law.
A description of an observed pattern, has been tested multiple times, is 100% true.
400

What's one example of technology that has evolved too quickly.

Ford Pinto, exploding hoverboards, chargers, etc. 

500

Scenario: Ava tests 100 bunnies and their food preferences. She finds that all 100 bunnies she tests prefer brand A food to brand B. Can she infer that all bunnies in the world would prefer brand A food?

No, why for bonus! (DOUBLE JEOPARDY)

500
Observation or inference: The room smelled like soup cooking.
Observation
500
Qualitative or Quantitative: It smells like fresh cut grass outside.
Qualitative
500
Define theory.
An explanation for how or why something happens that is based on a large amount of evidence, but is not necessarily true.
500

What is the goal of technology?

To make our lives easier!

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