Science Process Skills
An observation that describes the quality of an object such as color or shape
Qualitative
To begin to grow
Germinate
The outer most boundary of a plant cell
cell wall
Has mass and volume. Cannot be created or destroyed
matter
The original or test model on which a product is based
prototype
An idea or conclusion based on an observation
inference
The process in which green plants make their own food
Photosynthesis
The basic unit of structure and function in living things
cell
The amount of space something takes up
volume
What is the first step to the engineering design process?
List the six science process skills
observation, inference, prediction, communication, measuring, classification
Organisms with backbones
vertebrate
Jelly-like substance that holds the organelles in place
cytoplasm
Give three examples of a solid
answers may vary
Give three examples of ways you could communicate with other engineers about your product
Social media, email, phone, newspaper...
A statement based on information about a future event
Prediction
A tool used to identify organisms with contrasting characteristics
dichotomous key
"Brain" of the cell that directs all of the cell's activity
nucleus
Slicing a pie is what kind of change?
Physical change
The use of knowledge of science and math to find solutions to everyday problems
Engineering
A measurable observation
Quantitative
A plant that doesn't have tissue for carrying water
non-vascular
Outer most boundary of an animal cell
cell membrane
The process in which new substances are formed
reaction
Name a type of engineer and their job
Environmental engineer- works to improve the environment
Space Engineer- designs tools for space
Computer Engineer- designs computers