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Measurement
Graphs
Observations / Inferences
Scientific Method
Questions / Hypothesis
100
The gram (g)
What is the base unit to measure for mass/weight?
100
Line Graph
Which type of graph do you use when the data contains time?
100
Observation
Observation or Inference? The classroom's walls are white
100
Questions / Problem / Purpose
Which is the first step of the Scientific Method?
100
Bad - It starts with why - It is too broad.
Is this a good or bad question? Why? Why is the Earth round?
200
The meter (m)
What is the base unit to measure length?
200
Scattered plot
Which type of graph do you use to graph scattered data?
200
Observation
Observation or Inference? The classroom temperature is 27 degrees Celsius
200
Sharing
What is the last thing you do (last step) when following the Scientific Method?
200
Bad - Answer is either "yes" or "no". To simple
Is this a good or bad question? Why? Does temperature affect melting rate?
300
The liter (L)
What is the base unit to measure volume?
300
Bar Graph
Which type of graph do you use to graph information that is presented in categories?
300
Inference
Observation or Inference? The classroom feels cold
300
Analyze Data
What do you do right BEFORE you draw a conclusion?
300
Good - It is easy to test through a simple experiment.
Is this a good or bad question? Why? How does temperature affect the sugar dissolving rate?
400
Graduated Cylinder
What tool is used to measure volume?
400
Pie/circle Graph
Which type of graph do you use when you are graphing percentages or portions of a whole?
400
Qualitative
Qualitative or Quantitative Observation? The classroom walls are white.
400
Hypothesis
What comes after research or background knowledge?
400
If you go higher up the mountain, then it will be colder. OR If you go lower down the mountain, then it will be warmer.
Form a hypothesis that addresses the following question: How does the height of a mountain affect the weather temperature?
500
The bottom
Which part of the "bubble" (meniscus) do you look at when reading volume?
500
Title / Labels / Units
Name the three components that must be present in ALL graphs.
500
Quantitative
Qualitative or Quantitative Observation? The classroom's temperature is 25 degrees Celsius
500
Question (or problem/purpose) / research / hypothesis / experiment / conclusion / sharing
Recite the 6 steps of the scientific method
500
If you get better grades, then you will be more likely to graduate. OR If you get worse grades, then you will be more likely to not graduate.
Form a hypothesis that addresses the following question: What is the effect of test grades in graduation success?