Vocabulary
This person asks questions about the natural world
Scientist
You would do one of these to answer a question they have
investigation
During an investigation a scientist had 2 plants. One was watered everyday, and the other was not. After a week, the scientist noticed the plant that did not get water started to droop. What skill did the scientist use when she noticed the difference in the plants?
Observation.
True or false... you can use other Scientist's research as data.
True
Mental model
Data the supports or rejects a hypothesis
Evidence
An investigation that is a fair test
Experiment
You could use, a ruler, a pan balance, or a stop watch for this math and science skill.
Measure.
Grilled Cheese:14%
Salad: 6%
Pizza: 52%
Cheeseburger: 28%
What was the most popular meal for Lunch last week?
Pizza
A type of model made with a computer program
Computer Model
Bits of information you observe
data
an idea or an explanation that can be tested with an investigation
Hypothesis
A teacher had a class observe different flowers that were growing outside their classroom then had the students share their observations with each other to find similarities and differences. What everyday science skill are the students using?
Comparing.
You may use this tool to look at tiny things that you cannot see with your eyes alone.
Microscope
A classroom made a model of a plant that they can hold in their hands, and take apart so they can examine the parts more closely. What type of model did they make?
Three- dimensional model.
The thing that changes during a science experiment.
Variable
During your experiment you use your five senses to gather information
observation
When you use observations to help you think about what will happen in the future.
Predict
Name three different tools you can use to collect data
some examples... tape measure, ruler, spring scale, microscope, pan balance, hand lens
Name three forms of two-dimensional models.
Table, Graph, Map, Poster, drawing, diagram.
used to measure mass with a unit called grams
Pan Balance
after analyzing your data and results you find an answer to your question.
Conclusion
When a scientist shares their results, inferences, and observations with others.
Communicate
To help you find information before you start an experiment you could, use an encyclopedia, read a book or science articles, visit a museum, communicate with other scientists, or visit websites.. all of these things are types of....
Research
a measurement on the model stands for a measurement on the real thing.
scale model