Modeling
Measuring Tools
Metric System
Scientific Notation
Measurement Names
100
In science we use 4 different types of models. Can you name 2 of the 4?
physical, mathematical, conceptual, simulations
100
What tool did we use to measure the distance we blew the cotton balls?
Ruler, metersticks, cm tape measurer.
100
Like scientific notation, the metric system is centered around a base number, base _____.
Base 10.
100
Scientific Notation centers around the idea of a base number, base ____.
Base 10
100
We use a thermometer to measure _________.
Temperature.
200
e=mc2 is an example of what type of model?
mathematical models.
200
What is 1 tool we might use to measure mass/weight
Triple beam balance, spring scale.
200
what does cm, km, and ml stand for written out?
centimeter, kilometer, milliliter
200
In scientific notation the number you use should be greater than ___ and less than ____.
greater than 1 less than 10.
200
We use a triple beam balance and spring scale to measure _________.
Mass/Weight
300
A picture representation of the water cycle would fit into which of the 4 types of models?
Conceptual.
300
What tool do we use in science to measure liquids?
Graduated cylinder.
300
What are the 3 base units "unexpectedly"
Meter, Gram, Liter
300
2.5 X 10 to 3 in reverse scientific notation is....?
2500
300
We use a graduated cylinder to measure the ________ or irregular objects and liquids.
volume
400
Life size models would fit into which of the 4 model type categories?
Physical Models
400
In science we measure liquids in graduated cylinders. The line we look at is called _____________. Do we look at the top or the bottom?
Meniscus, bottom.
400
100meters can be converted into ___ mm.
100,000 mm
400
Scientifically notate 15,000,000
1.5 X 10 to the 7th
400
We would use a meter stick to measure
Distance
500
What are 2 of the 5 reasons a scientist might use a model?
1. Answer difficult questions 2. Represent complex systems 3. Represent complex theories 4. Test new ideas 5. Make predictions
500
What tool would we use to measure solid volume of a square object?
Ruler, meterstick
500
What is 1 of the other nations that do not use the metric system.
Libia, myanmar
500
What would .00000000666 look like in scientific notation
6.66 x 10 to the -9
500
______ is measured in grams.
Mass