What is Science?
Basic Measurement
Inquiry Cycle
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BONUS - If Time...
100
Science is the study of the ________________and ___________________world through observation and experiment.
What is...
Science is the study of the PHYSICAL and NATURAL world through observation and experiment?
100
During our MEASUREMENT labs we used many tools to measure. Name 3 tools we used.
(Answers vary)What are...
Must have 3 of the following -
Triple Beam Balance, Ruler, and Graduated Cylinder.
100
Observing a volcano erupting, exploring the deep ocean, and a bee collecting pollen, are all examples of ____________________________. This is what STARTS the Inquiry Cycle.
What is...Phenomenon?
100
A diagram of the Carbon Cycle, a globe of the world, and a dinosaur figure are all examples of a ________________. These are representations to explain or predict a phenomenon.
What is a MODEL?
100
TRUE or FALSE? Scientists are always learning new information and revising what they know to be true about the world.
What is TRUE.
200
Earth Science is the study of...
What is...Earth Science is the study of our planet — its land, water, air, and the processes that shape them.
200
________________is the amount of matter of an object.
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What is MASS?
200
Once a scientist has an observable event in the real world to study, they then must start...
A. an experiment
B. asking questions about the event
C. make a conclusion about their data
What is...B. ask questions about the event?
200
Factors that change or can be changed in an experiment. (Example: how much water you give a plant) is called a ____________________.
What is a VARIABLE? Also acceptable: (Independent Variable)
200
TRUE or FALSE: Most of what we know about Science is based on opinions and background knowledge. There is not much to discover about the world.
What is FALSE!
300
Name the 3 types of Middle School Sciences...
What are Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physical Science?
300
______________is the amount of space matter takes up.
What is volume?
300
A ______________________ is a testable prediction.
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What is a Hypothesis?
300
Scientists make and record measurements based on using their senses to gather information. This is called an..
What is...an OBSERVATION?
300
The ___________________variable is what causes the changes measured in an experiment. It is what you manipulate.
What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE?
400
From your notes, name 3 of the Science and Engineering Practices
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What are...(Answers vary - accept 3 of the following) Asking questions, Planning and carrying out investigations, Analyzing and interpreting data, Using evidence to make explanations, Communicating findings
400
_____________is the amount of MASS per unit of VOLUME.
What is...DENSITY is the amount of MASS per unit of VOLUME?
400
A Dependent Variable is something which can be measured. Which of the following are examples of dependent variables?...Choose the best answer.*
A. How many centimeters a plant grows in 1 month
B. How fast a skittle dissolves in warm water
c. All of the above
What is...C. All of the above
400
Which of these is a scientific prediction your class could test?
A. Skittles dissolve faster in warm water than cold water.
B. Cats are better than dogs.
C. Red is the best color in the rainbow.
What is A. Skittles dissolve faster in warm water than cold water.
400
A scientist sees a bee buzzing around a flower. They just made an _______________. They then think - that bee is collecting nectar to take back to the hive. They then make an __________________.
What are the TWO missing words (you must say them in the correct order)?
What is an OBSERVATION and an INFERENCE?
500
_______________ ______________ is a process of asking questions and seeking answers through investigation.
What is the Scientific Inquiry?
500
Explain the difference between MASS and WEIGHT?
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What is...MASS is the amount of matter in an object, and WEIGHT is the measurement of GRAVITY acting on an objects MASS.
(Weight is determined by Gravity. Mass is NOT determined by Gravity.)
500
____________________ are observable events in the real world. It can be as big as a volcano or as tiny as a bee collecting pollen.
What is Phenomenon?
500
______________is a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. Often, 6th graders use their background knowledge when making these.
What is an INFERENCE?
500
What happens if the data contradicts a hypothesis?
A. The hypothesis is accepted.
B. The experiment is repeated without changes.
C. The scientist revises their understanding and possibly creates a new hypothesis.
What is C. The scientist revises their understanding and possibly creates a new hypothesis.