the study of the natural world
What is Science
this is the process of collecting information using your five senses
what is observation
scientist do this to answer questions
What is investigations
the information that you observe and collect
data
tool used to looking at objects that cannot be seen with the eye alone
microscope
person who asks questions about the natural world
what is a scientist
An idea or explanation that can be tested with an investigation
hypothesis
data or information gathered during an investigation which might support a hypothesis
Evidence
when you represent something that is too big, too small, or has too many parts to investigate directly
models
used to measure mass with units called grams
pan balance
using observations, and research (observations and knowledge) to tell what you think will happen
prediction
when you think about the steps, gather materials then test
plan and conduct investigations
final statement based on evidence which is evaluating a hypothesis
conclusion
minimum number of trials to make an experiment valid
3
used to measure force in units called newtons
spring scale
name an acceptable source of research
encylopedia, book, scientific articles, museum, other scientist, science websites
What is a variable
speaking, writing and using pictures of models to deliver information
communicate
when you use tools to find length, width, height, mass, weight, volume and time you....
measure
tool used to measure length in millimeters, centimeters, and meters
tape measure
This is a fair test
What is an experiment?
untested conclusion based on your observations
inference
to put things into groups or make a list
classify and order
group that you don't change anything in and is compared to the test group
control group
tool used to measure temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit
thermometer