What Do Scientists Do?
What Skills Do Scientists Use?
How Do Scientists Collect and Use Data?
What Kinds of Models Do Scientists Use?
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The study of the natural world

What is Science

100

The bits of information you observe

What is Data

100

Represents something real that is too big, too small, or has too many parts to investigate directly

What is a Model

200

This is an idea or explanation that can be tested with an investigation

What is a Hypothesis

200

A statement that explains an observation

What is an Inference

200

A tool for looking at objects that cannot be seen with the eye alone

What is a Microscope

200

Shows the length, width, and height of an object

What is a Three-Dimensional Model

300

A person who studies and asks questions about the natural world

Who is a Scientist

300

A flexible measurement tool used to measure length in millimeters(mm), centimeters(cm), and meters (m)

What is a Tape Measure

300

A type of model that is in your head

What is a Mental Model

400

This is when you collect information by using your five senses

What is an Observation

400

A tool used to measure force in units called newtons (N)

What is a Spring Scale

400

A device that sends weather images back to Earth

What is a Satellite

500

The steps scientists conduct that include asking questions, making observations, reading or talking to experts, drawing conclusions, and sharing what they learn

What is an Investigation

500

A math skill scientists use

What is (Choose one):

Classify and order, Measure, Use Numbers, Use Time and Space Relationships, and Record and Display Data

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A tool used to measure mass with units called grams

What is a Pan Balance

500

A type of model made with a computer program

What is a Computer Model

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