Tools
Prefixes
Interpreting Graphs
Metric Conversions, Calculations & Measurments
Independent vs Dependent
100
To measure the volume of a wood box, what tool would you use?
Ruler
100
Definition of Anti
The prefix "anti-" means "against" or "opposite to." It is used in various contexts to indicate opposition, resistance, or counteraction to something. For example:
- Antibiotic: a substance that works against bacteria.
- Antisocial: behavior that goes against social norms.
- Anticlimax: an event or outcome that is opposite to the expected climax.
In general, "anti-" signifies a stance or action that opposes something else.
100
Diabetes is a disease that affects the insulin producing glands of the pancreas. If there is not enough insulin being produced by these glads, the amount of glucose in the blood will remain high. A blood glucose level of above 140 for an extended period fo time is not normal.
Which person, if any, of the above individuals (A or B) has diabetes?
Patient B
100
Use the following table to do the conversion:
Conversion problem: 52.0cm=_________mm
520.0 mm
100
There are five people in the Reynolds family, including: mom, dad, Sam, Joe, and Kelly. Sam and Kelly often get a stomcachache and develop a rash on their skin after thye eat. Joe rarely gets sick and has never gotten a rash. dad thought that Sam and Kelly might be allergic to milk. Their doctor suggested that the two children not drink any milk or eat any food containing milk products for two full weeks. Sam and Kelly avoided all milk products for two weeks and did not get sick or develop a rash during that time.
What is the dependant variable?
Sickness- what you are measuring!!
200
What instrument is used to measure Mass?
Triple Beam Balance
200
Definition of Micro
The prefix "micro-" means "small" or "tiny." It is often used in scientific contexts to refer to things that are extremely small or minute in size, typically on a microscopic scale. It can also denote one-millionth of a unit in the metric system (e.g., microgram is one-millionth of a gram).
Examples:
- Microscope: an instrument used to see small objects that are too tiny to be seen with the naked eye.
- Microorganism: a small living organism, such as bacteria or viruses.
- Micrometer (µm): a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
In essence, "micro-" refers to something that is very small or diminutive.
200
If you were performing an experiment that was looking at the relationship between the time students played video games and their chore production, what type of graph would you use to organize the data?
Line Graph
200
Find the density of the object. Mass is 112.6g
4cm
5cm
(Hint: Need to find the Volume first)
1.88 g/cm³
200
There are five people in the Reynolds family, including: Mom, Dad, Sam, Joe, and Kelly often get a stomachache and develop a rash on their skin after they eat. Joe rarely gets sick and has never gotten a rash. Dad thought that Sam and Kelly might be allergic to milk. Their doctor suggested that the two children not drink any milk or eat any food containing milk products for two full weeks. Sam and Kelly avoided all milk products for two weeks and did not get sick or develop a rash during that time.
What is the independent (manipulating) variable in this situation?
- Milk products- what you are changing!
300
What instrument is used to measure Length?
Ruler
300
Definition of Peri
The prefix "peri-" means "around," "near," or "surrounding." It is used to describe things that are in proximity to, or encircle, something else.
Examples include:
- Perimeter: the boundary or distance around a two-dimensional shape.
- Pericardium: the membrane surrounding the heart.
- Periscope: an optical device used to see objects that are out of the direct line of sight, often used in submarines.
In general, "peri-" indicates a relationship of being around or surrounding something.
300
Frosty wanted to find out which salt melts snow better. He filled 3 jars with equal amounts of snow. They then poured 1 tablespoon of NaCl (table salt) to Jar 1, 1 tablespoon of CaCl (ice melt) to Jar 2 and nothing into Jar 3.
What would be considered the control of the experiment?
Jar 3
300
Use the following table to do the conversion:
Conversion problem: 5540mL=_________L
5.540 L
300
Diabetes is a disease that affects the insulin producing glands of the pancreas. If there is not enough insulin being produced by these glads, the amount of glucose in the blood will remain high. A blood glucose level of above 140 for an extended period fo time is not normal.
What is the independent variable?
Time
400
The metric system is based on units of _______
10
400
Definition of Photo
The prefix "photo-" means "light." It is derived from the Greek word "phos," which means light. This prefix is commonly used in scientific and technical terms to refer to processes or phenomena related to light.
Examples include:
- Photography: the art or practice of capturing images using light.
- Photosynthesis: the process by which green plants and some organisms convert light energy into chemical energy, using sunlight to produce food from carbon dioxide and water.
- Photovoltaic: relating to the conversion of light into electricity, commonly used in solar panels.
Overall, "photo-" signifies a connection to light in various contexts.
400
What does TAILS stand for?
- T - Title: Provide a clear title that describes what the graph is about.
- A - Axes: Label the x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical) with the variables being represented, including the units of measurement.
- I - Interval: Choose appropriate intervals for the axes that make the data clear and easy to read.
- L - Labels: Include labels for any lines, bars, or points on the graph to provide clarity about what they represent.
- S - Scale: Ensure that the scale on each axis is consistent and appropriate for the data being displayed.
400
What is the correct metric system abbreviation for the following:
The mass of a bowling ball is 7.25 _______.
- The human heart has a mass of about 1.05 ________.
- The speed of a car can be measured in _______ per hour.
Sprite can be purchased in one or two _________ bottles.
- The mass of a bowling ball is 7.25 kg (kilograms).
- The human heart has a mass of about 1.05 kg (kilograms).
- The speed of a car can be measured in km/h (kilometers per hour).
- Sprite can be purchased in one or two L (liters) bottles.
400
Diabetes is a disease that affects the insulin producing glands of the pancreas. If there is not enough insulin being produced by these glads, the amount of glucose in the blood will remain high. A blood glucose level of above 140 for an extended period fo time is not normal.
What is the dependent variable?
amount of glucose in the plasma
500
Why is it important to write the units for values given in your experiment?
Without units, data could be meaningless or lead to incorrect conclusions.
500
Definition of Chrom/Chromo
The prefix "chrom-" or "chromo-" means "color" or "pigment." It is derived from the Greek word "chroma," which translates to color. This prefix is often used in scientific and medical contexts to refer to aspects related to color or pigmentation.
Examples include:
- Chromosome: structures in cells that contain genetic material, often described by their distinct staining colors under a microscope.
- Chromatography: a laboratory technique used to separate mixtures based on differences in their color and chemical properties.
- Chromoform: a term used to describe a colored substance.
In general, "chrom-" or "chromo-" indicates a relation to color or pigmentation in various fields.
500
There are five people in the Reynolds family, including: mom, dad, Sam, Joe, and Kelly. Sam and Kelly often get a stomcachache and develop a rash on their skin after thye eat. Joe rarely gets sick and has never gotten a rash. dad thought that Sam and Kelly might be allergic to milk. Their doctor suggested that the two children not drink any milk or eat any food containing milk products for two full weeks. Sam and Kelly avoided all milk products for two weeks and did not get sick or develop a rash during that time.
What is the problem? (Write in form of question)
Why are Sam & Kelly getting sick?
500
Use the following table to do the conversion:
Conversion problem: 437hL=_________dL
437,000 dL
500
A scientist was doing a study about a new cancer treatment. He had a group of 50 cancer patients that were given the new cancer treatment, and then a group of 75 cancer patients that were given the normal treatment of chemotheraphy.
What is the control group?
75- Chemotheraphy
600
If I wanted to find the length of the heater in the back of the room what tool would I use?
A meter stick
600
Defnition of En & Em
The prefixes "en-" and "em-" both mean "to cause to be" or "to put into or onto." They are used to form verbs that indicate a change or transformation, often involving the addition of a specific quality or action.
En-
- Used before words that begin with a consonant.
- Examples:
- Enable: to make able or to provide the means to do something.
- Enrich: to make richer or to enhance the quality of something.
- Engage: to involve or attract someone in an activity.
Em-
- Used before words that begin with a vowel or the letter "m."
- Examples:
- Empower: to give someone the authority or power to do something.
- Embolden: to give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
- Emphasize: to give special importance or prominence to something.
Overall, both prefixes indicate a process of causing a state of being or enhancing a quality.
600
There are five people in the Reynolds family, including: mom, dad, Sam, Joe, and Kelly. Sam and Kelly often get a stomcachache and develop a rash on their skin after thye eat. Joe rarely gets sick and has never gotten a rash. dad thought that Sam and Kelly might be allergic to milk. Their doctor suggested that the two children not drink any milk or eat any food containing milk products for two full weeks. Sam and Kelly avoided all milk products for two weeks and did not get sick or develop a rash during that time.
Write a Hypothesis (remember if, then statement)
If Sam & Kelly stay away from milk products, then they wont get sick.
600
When reading a graduated cylinder, the upper curved surface of the liquid is called?
Meniscus
600
A scientist was doing a study about a new cancer treatment. He had a group of 50 cancer patients that were given the new cancer treatment, and then a group of 75 cancer patients that were given the normal treatment of chemotheraphy.
What is the independent variable
What is the dependent variable:
What is the independent variable: New treatment
What is the dependent variable: Amount of cancer
700
What is the abbreviation for the Units Mass, Volume, & Length?
- Mass: grams (g)
- Volume: liters (L)
- Length: meters (m)
700
Definition of Inter
The prefix "inter-" means "between," "among," or "in between." It is used to indicate a relationship or interaction between two or more entities.
Examples include:
- International: relating to or involving two or more countries.
- Interconnected: linked or related to each other.
- Interstate: existing or occurring between states, especially in the context of highways or commerce.
In general, "inter-" denotes a connection, interaction, or relationship between multiple parties or elements.
700
What can normally be found in the data section of a lab write-up?
Qualitative and Quantitative Data- tables, charts, graphs
700
Use the following table to do the conversion:
Conversion problem: 1.24km=_________hm
12.4 hm
700
A scientist was doing a study about a new cancer treatment. He had a group of 50 cancer patients that were given the new cancer treatment, and then a group of 75 cancer patients that were given the normal treatment of chemotheraphy.
Was this a controlled experiment? Why or why not?
No, there were different amounts of people in each group.
800
List the prefixes and their abbreviations in the metric system in order from largest to smallest.
- Kilo- (k) = 1,000
- Hecto- (h) = 100
- Deca- (da) = 10
- Base unit (meters, liters, grams) = 1
- Deci- (d) = 0.1
- Centi- (c) = 0.01
- Milli- (m) = 0.001
800
What are the abbreviations of the following:
Kilo
Deka
Milli
Centi
What is...
K
h
m
c
800
Is the data on the graph directly proportional or indirectly related?
Directly Proportional
800
Read the measurements for the graduated cylinder:
____________
24ml
800
In the experiment, the one factor being tested is the:
Independent variable