Observe/Infer/Predict
When I notice a blue car parked outside the window, this is an example of what?
What is an observation?
This is any factor in a scientific investigation.
What is a variable?
This is identified at the beginning of an investigation- it must be measurable and contain both variables.
What is a testable question? (Usually written in this format: How does IV affect DV?)
In an investigation, information is usually collected in one of these.
What is a data table?
This is measured in units like centimeters, millimeters, kilometers.
What is a linear measurement(length)?
We use our senses to do this.
What is make an observation?
This is the variable that a scientist changes on purpose during an investigation.
What is an independent variable?
What are the steps of the scientific process?
Make an observation and ask a question
Do some background research:
Develop a hypothesis
Plan an investigation
Interpret, Evaluate, Analyze your data
Develop a conclusion and share your finding
Cite your research
In the bouncy ball lab, for each trial of balls bounced, we transformed the data of multiple trials by finding this.
What is the mean/average?
This is measured in units like milliliters and Liters.
What is Volume?
4th grade students will ace their unit 1 tests! This is an example of...?
What is a prediction?
This is a variable that responds to change and is measured by the scientist in an investigation.
What is a dependent variable?
This is a factor in an investigation that is not being tested but is kept the same for comparison.
What is a control variable?
Scientists usually make one of these in order to find and communicate patterns in their data.
What is a graph?
This is measured in units like grams, kilograms, and milligrams.
What is Mass?
The air conditioning is turned on in the science room because Dr. Saunders was too hot!
What is an inference?
The independent variable in an investigation testing the effect of different types of music on plant growth.
What are the music types?
This is a possible answer to a scientific question, usually in the form of an "If...then...because" statement.
What is a hypothesis?
This word describes data that is based on numbers.
What is quantitative?
This is measured using a graduated cylinder or beaker.
What is Volume?
The 4th grade science notebooks are neatly stacked on the shelves, so that must mean they are done gluing in their science notes.
What is an inference?
This is the dependent variable in an investigation testing how the speed of an airplane is affected by the weight of its cargo?
What is the airplane's speed?
These are the step-by-step instructions for scientific investigations.
What is a scientific process?
This word describes data that is not based on numbers- and might include sketches and descriptive observations.
What is qualitative?
This is used to display measurements and data for people to analyze.
What is a graph?