Vocab Words
Define the word: Observation
Using 5 senses to collect information
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Asking questions/ observing.
Find the dependent variable.
Plant growth
What is a lab safety rule?
Answers will vary
What is my first name?
Dominique
Define the word: Inference
A logical conclusion based on observations
What three words MUST a hypothesis have
If, then, becasue
Does using bigger paper make a paper airplane fly farther?
Size of paper
What is the last step of the scientific method?
Repeated Trials
What other subject have I taught?
Math
What is a dependent variable?
The thing we observe or measure in an experiment.
What is a hypothesis?
Educated guess/ using what you know to make a prediction
Find the independent variable:
Does chewing gum help you remember what you studied?
Chewing gum
What is constantly getting the wrong measurement?
Precision
What is my dogs name?
Bruno
What is an independent variable?
What is one thing that should be in a conclusion?
1. explain data
2. inference
3. des it support your hypothesis?
4. scientific model
5. how can we test further?
Find the dependent variable:
What effect does cold air have on mold production?
Mold production
Create a hypothesis:
Does giving dogs treats help to improve behavior?
If I give my dog a treat then they will behave better because they are being rewarded.
Who is my best friend?
Miss Barnes or Mrs. Komlanc
What is accuracy?
Getting as close to the actual value as possible.
What part of the scientific method gets repeated many times?
The actual experiment.
What effect does light have on plant growth?
Same pot
Same amount of water
Same plant type
Create a hypothesis
What effect does light have on plant growth?
If the plant is given light then it will grow more because they need light for photosynthesis
Who do I work with now that was once my teacher?
Mrs. Congemi, Mrs. Komlanc, Mrs. Liptak, Mrs. Briell, Mr. Luther