Lab Safety
I am starting a lab, and my hair is in my eyes. I should do this.
Tie back hair
The study of the Natural World
What is Science?
A possible answer to a question.
What is a hypothesis?
a representation of an idea that is too small, too big, or too complex.
A well supported explanation of evidence
What is Scientific Theory?
My beaker fell on the floor. I should do this.
Tell the teacher
Organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions
Experiments
obtaining information by using your senses
What is observation?
What is independent Variable?
The Variable that you change
All of the data that scientists gather during investigations.
What is empirical evidence
This first thing I did was start my experiment. Is this correct? Why?
No, I should read instructions first.
logical conclusions based off of evidence.
inference
3rd step in the scientific Method
What is Test your experiment
What is the dependent Variable
The results you want to see in the end.
Description using senses
After my lab, I cleaned up and washed the equipment. Am I correct?
Yes
A description of what always happens
What is Scientific Law?
4th step in the Scientific Method
Analyze Results
The 3 steps of the Engineering Design Process
Define problem, develop idea, and Optimize the design solution
Descriptions using numbers
What is Quanitative?
What is the most important rule during labs?
Listen to the Teacher
What is Pseudoscience?
5th Step in Scientific Method
Share Conclusions
a physical tool and a cyber tool engineers use
6 criteria for evaluating web sites.
C- coverage
O- objectivity
C- currency
O- Origin
A- Accuracy
P- Purpose