Inquiry Tools
When someone studies something closely
Inquiry
used by scientists to find answers to questions
inquiry skills
step 1 of the scientific method
observe and ask questions
when someone studies something closely
inquiry
when data is displayed in charts, graphs or tables
interpreting data
used to measure, observe and compare objects
inquiry tools
drawing conclusions based on information you have
making inferences
a possible answer to a question
hypothesis
used to drop tiny amounts of liquid
dropper
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used to see small organisms
microscope
using what you know to guess what might happen in the future
predicting
step when you test to find out if a hypothesis is correct
plan an experiment
used to measure the length of something
ruler
an organized plan used to conduct a study
the scientific method
used to pick up tiny organisms or materials
forceps
making a plan so you know what to do next
formulating
when you follow the steps of the experiment you planned
conduct an experiment
do this with tools such as a measuring cup and spring scale
measuring
using your senses to gather information
observe
used to measure temperature
thermometer
putting things together based on their characteristics
classifying
analyzing the data you gathered
draw conclusions
one thing in a science inquiry that is different
an investigation