Lab Tools
Microscope and Magnifying glass
This means to ask a question.
Inquiry
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Observe and ask questions.
Factors in an experiment that can be changed are called __________.
variables
Name two tools that measure length.
Measuring tape, ruler, meter stick..
You follow these steps to answer a question
Scientific Method
Hypothesis
This is recorded by observing and measuring during the experiment.
Data
Tools that measure how much space an object takes up.
beaker, graduated cylinder, pipette
A test done to find out if a hypothesis is correct or not is a/an.
Experiment
Step 3 of the scientific method
Plan an experiment
The variable that is changed is called the ___________.
Independent
These are used to pick up small items.
Forceps
This is the scientific word for predicting a possible outcome to a question.
Hypothesis
Step 4 of the scientific method
Conduct the experiment
The variable being tested or measured is called the ____________.
Dependent
We wear these to protect our vision
Safety goggles
Scientist do each part of their investigation several times to make sure their data is ___________.
accurate
Step 5 of the scientific method
Draw conclusions
The variable in the experiment that remains the same.
Constant or control