Scientific Method
This is typically the first step in the scientific method
Making an observation
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
Matter
All living things are made of these.
Cells
A prediction of what will happen, often written as “if…then…”
Hypothesis
This step of the scientific method comes after forming a hypothesis and involves testing it.
Conducting an experiment
A testable explanation based on prior knowledge
Hypothesis
The smallest unit of an element that still retains its properties.
Atom
The genetic code that stores instructions for life.
DNA
A trait or condition that can change in an experiment.
Variable
What molecules make up water?
Hydrogen and oxygen
The group in an experiment that does not receive the independent variable
Control group
A substance made of two or more types of atoms chemically combined.
Molecule
The ability of organisms to keep a stable internal environment.
Homeostasis
A scientific explanation that has been repeatedly confirmed through testing.
Theory
The fact that all living things must maintain a relatively constant internal environment relates to this specific life process.
Homeostasis
This type of variable is the one that is measured.
Dependent variable
The classification level that is found inside a cell, or is what makes up cells
Organelles
Plants converting sunlight into energy is an example of this life function.
Energy use
The amount of matter in an object.
Mass
In an experiment, a student tested plant growth with and without fertilizer. Plant growth (height in cm) is this type of variable.
Dependent variable
Scientists should _______ an experiment to see if results are consistent
Repeat
The level of matter organization that includes protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Subatomic particles
The process by which populations change over long periods of time.
Evolution
A plant growing towards sunlight demonstrates this characteristic of life
Response to stimuli
Parents can pass their DNA down to offspring. This is one of the reasons organisms can adapt and change with their environment. What characteristic of life does this describe?
Evolution