Why do we use the Metric system in Science?
It is the universal system.
What are the two types of variables stated in a hypothesis?
What is Independent and Dependent.
If there are 2.54cm in 1in.... how many centimeters are in 8in?
20.32cm
How can one figure out if an object sinks or floats in water?
They can find the mass of volume of the object - calculate its density and compare it to the density of water, which is 1g/ml.
less than 1 = float
more than 1 = sink
What are FIVE lab rules?
Many possible answers
What step in the scientific method do you make careful observations and write down what happens?
What is Observe and Record DATA.
What do you need to use in order to make an observation?
your five senses : Touch Smell Taste Hear See
If you drink more milk will you get stronger bones? State a good hypothesis for this question.
What is...If you increase the amount of milk you drink, then you will increase the strength of your bones.
What is the volume of an object with a mass of 28g and a density of 4.5g/ml?
6.2ml
DEFINE respect.
to be kind, keep negative opinions to self, to not talk back, to listen
In which step of the scientific method do you present your experiment, observations and conclusions to others?
What is Share Results.
What are the THREE phases of MATTER?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
In an experiment what are the variables that are not being studied that are held constant so that they do not influence the experimental outcome called?
What is Control or Constant.
A clear statement of what you think the answer to the problem could be
HYPOTHESIS
List all six steps of the scientific method.
What is Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Observe and Record, Conclusion, Share Results.
How do you measure the volume of an object that you cannot measure the length, width, and height of?
Water displacement
Thinking about the hypothesis: If soil temperatures rise, then plant growth will increase. What might a control in this experiment be?
What is... using the same potting soil, making sure both plants have an equal amount of light etc.