What is Science? *teacher discretion*
Science can be thought of as both a body of knowledge (the things we have already discovered), and the process of acquiring new knowledge (through observation and experimentation—testing and hypothesising).
I need to know more about the world around me, so I do this.
Ask a question
I need to weigh something to see how heavy it is. I use this tool.
A balance or scale
These are used when there is even the slightest risk that someone could sustain an eye injury in the classroom.
Safety glasses
Name of a scientist who studies alive things that live in the ocean.
Marine Biologist
This is the study of living things on the earth.
Biology
I want to test to see if what I thought about the subject is correct. I need to do this.
Do an experiment
I need to see an object far away in space. I need to use this tool.
A telescope.
A safety tool used to protect your hands.
Gloves
What is incorrect about this scientific drawing?
Nothing. Drawing has clean lines, is true to size, and is 'open'
This is the study of the environment, land, water, and air of the earth.
Earth Science / Environmental Science
I made an educated guess based on what I already know. It is called this.
A hypothesis
I need keep my test tubes upright to prevent slippage and keep my materials in order. I will use this.
Test tube rack.
If you spill hot liquid or touch hot equipment and burn your hand what should you do?
1. Run your hand immediately under cold running water and leave for 10 minutes.
2. Tell teacher.
What is so unusual about monotremes, compared to other mammals?
Monotremes lay eggs and produce milk.
This is the study of of matter and the changes it undergoes. Eg. Perfume, fireworks
Chemistry
I think I have found my answers after my investigations of the subject. I now have this.
A Conclusion
I want to use a Bunsen burner during an experiment but need to protect my lab bench from damage. I need to use this.
Heat mat
Drawing question: the safety symbol for "flammable"
Name a famous scientist. If another group has them you get zero points.
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This is the study in physical existence, from the smallest subatomic particles to the entire universe.
Physics
I have made my observation, so now I need to look over the data to determine my answer. It is called this.
Analysis
I really want to boil a substance over a Bunsen burner safely. I need to use this tool.
Evaporating dish
What good practices is Mac showing in the lab?
Gloves
Safety goggles
Test tube pointing away from body
Name one of the greatest inventions to be made by an Australian.
Black box recorder, spray on skin, pacemaker, google maps, application of penicillin, cochlear implant (bionic ear), winged keel, permaculture, Wi-Fi, plastic spectacle lenses, inflatable slide and escape raft, ultrasound scanner.