This tool lets you observe objects that are far away, such as planets
What is a telescope
100
This represents something real that is too big, too small, or has too many parts to investigate directly.
What is a model
100
The type of graph created with the m&m data
What is bar graph
100
This is the study of the natural world
What is Science
200
Some steps of this process include asking questions, making observations, reading or talking to experts, drawing conclusions and sharing what you learn.
What is Investigation
200
This tool is used to look at objects that are too small to see with the eye alone, such as germs, bacteria and cells.
What is a microscope
200
This is a compute program that models an event or object
What is a computer model
200
The variable that you could have change within the m&m lab
What is the number of m&ms
200
A fair test is also known as this, and must be completed multiple times for accuracy
What is an experiment
300
An idea or explanation that can be tested with an investigation.
What is a hypothesis
300
This tool measures the mass of objects in units called grams.
What is a pan balance
300
This type of model has length, width and height ( can be viewed from all sides and from above and below).
What is a three dimensional model
300
The BEST part of the m&m lab
What is eating the m&ms :)
300
This is a statement that explains an observation you have made
What is an inference
400
Data gathered during an investigation is considered this...
What is evidence
400
This tool measures force of objects in units call newtons (N)
What is a spring scale
400
This is a picture you create in your mind
What is a mental model
400
The 2 types of data tracked on our m&m graph
What is amount and color of m&ms counted
400
Speaking, writing, and using picture models are all examples of this
What is communication
500
This is a final explanation that you come up with based on your gathered evidence
What is a conclusion
500
This tool is used to measure temperature.
What is a thermometer
500
This type of model has length and width, and can be a drawing, a diagram or a map
What is a 2- dimensional model
500
Write an example of a hypothesis that you could have created for the m&m lab
What is (answers will vary)
500
This is the factor that a scientist can change within an experiment