Parts of an experiment
Science
Characteristics of Life
Terminology
Mystery
100

Subject in an experiment not being manipulated

What is the Control Group

100

Investigating a problem to find a solution

What is Experimentation

100
basic unit of structure and function in living organisms
cell
100
study of life
Biology
100

Molecule responsible for genetic code

DNA

200

A well supported explanation that is not proven

What is a Theory
200

Testable statement that proposes a solution

What is Hypothesis

200

maintaining a stable internal chemical environment

homeostasis

200
numerical data such as 25 centimeters
quantitative data
200

Type of lens used in a compound microscope

what is bi-convex

300

variable being manipulated, usually causes an experimental change

independent variable

300

The first step of doing science

What are Observations

300

A plant growing towards sunlight.

What is Physical Response

300
descriptive data such as color or texture
qualitative data
300

Life Span

What is Birth, rapid growth, maturity, decline and death

400
What scientist observe for a change or response

dependent variable

400

Logical assumptions based on prior knowledge

What are Inferences

400
enables an organism to better survive in its environment
adaptation
400

Study of Cells

Cytology

400

Fleming's Hypothesis

Mold possibly killed bacteria and could be used to treat infections

500

A testable statement that relies on observations and inferences

Hypothesis

500

Systematic way of investigating the natural world

What is Science

500

Triggers growth

What are hormones

500

Distributes food, minerals or water in plants (pick one of two choices)

What is Xylem or Phloem

500

Scientific Method includes what 6 important steps

Observations, question, hypothesize, experiment, recording and analyze data, and draw conclusions