TERMS
What is the step by step process used by scientists to conduct an experiment that will answer a question.
Scientific Method
How many steps are there in the Scientific Method?
6
What part of the scientific method is this? If I change the amount of water in the tank, then the fish will live longer.
HYPOTHESIS
The way we learn by observing and asking questions is called what?
Science
In Step 2 of the Scientific Method we are researching and gathering information. What is very important to include in our notes?
The source of our information
What is an investigation that tests a hypothesis by collecting information under controlled conditions?
Experiment
In Step 3 we are making an 'educated guess' about what will happen in our experiment, what is Step 3?
Making a Hypothesis
What step of the scientific method is this?
Does adding minerals to an animal’s food affect their growth?
QUESTION
A source of information that is trusted and accurate is called what?
reliable
What is a hypothesis
What is an educated guess
What is an explanation for questions or a problem that can be tested? Clue: It is also called 'an educated guess'
Hypothesis
In Step 2 we are looking for information about our question from reliable (trusted and accurate) sources what is Step 2
Research and Gather Information
What part of the scientific method is this: Height: Distance Ran: 5 feet 2 miles 6 feet 4 miles 7 feet 5 miles
What is recorded data?
Which Step of the Scientific Method has the final answer?
Step 6 Conclusion
In which step of the scientific Method do we want to use graphs?
What is when analyzing data
What is an explanation that is supported by evidence gathered from investigations and observations called?
Theory
In Step 4 we are testing out hypothesis to see if we were right, what is Step 4?
Experiment
If our Hypothesis was that more rain falls in May than in January and our measurements of rain fall in those months was May=16 inches and in January=5 inches was our Hypothesis correct or incorrect?
Correct. The Data collected led to the Conclusion that for the present year more rain DID fall in May than in January.
What are all the things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair are called?
What are controlled variables or constants
What part of the scientific method is this? Step One: Add sugar to water Step Two: Taste Water Step Three: Record information
What is experiment
In Step 2 we are looking for information about our question from reliable (trusted and accurate) sources what is Step 2
Research and Gather Information
Step 5 we are looking at the results of our Experiment and seeing if our Hypothesis is true or not. In Step 6 we make decisions and conclusions based on Step 5. What are Step 5 and 6?
Step 5 Analyze data
Step 6 Make a Conclusion
Which step of the Scientific Method asks about how or why something happens?
Step 1 Identify the Problem
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales make?
What is making observations
Notes: (WebMD)
Calcium is essential for bone growth
Magnesium is important for more than 300 chemical reactions in the body that keep it working properly (about ½ of magnesium in body is found in bones)
What is Background Information/Research