Science Words
What is the "science word" for prediction?
Hypothesis
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
Sound travels in _______.
Waves
Light travels in ________.
Waves
What do you wear to protect your eyes during science experiments?
Goggles/Safety Glasses
What do you call a scientific test where we collect data about something?
What state of matter is milk?
Liquid
Low-pitched
What do we call clear objects that light can pass through?
Transparent
What do you wear to protect your hands during a science experiment?
Gloves
What do we call things in our world that take up space?
Matter
What state of matter is oxygen?
What kind of pitch is a child's scream?
High-pitched
What do we call solid objects that light cannot pass through?
Opaque
True or False. Kids should perform science experiments on their own, without an adult.
False
What are the steps called that scientists use to investigate something?
The Scientific Method
What state of matter is sand?
Solid
Show me low versus high-pitched sound waves.
Low-pitched waves are short and slow, high-pitched are tall and fast.
What do we call a dark area that is created when a light source is blocked?
Shadow
True or False. You should keep food and drinks away from your science experiments.
True
What do we call things like color, weight, size, shape, temperature, texture, and smell?
Properties
What causes states of matter to change?
Hot or Cold Temperatures
What is created when matter vibrates?
Sound
What are the two types of light sources?
Natural (the sun) and Artificial
Name at least 4 science tools.
Ruler, tape measure, measuring cups/spoons, thermometer, pan balance, scale, watch, stopwatch, clock, telescope, magnifying glass, microscope, dropper, test tube, beaker, meter stick