What is Science?
What is science?
Asking questions about the world and finding answers through experimentation.
What makes a question scientific?
It can be tested and
What is one safety rule that you should follow in a science lab?
Wear safety goggles
What is the first step in writing a proper scientific conclusion?
Can sound travel in space?
No. Sound needs air (or another medium) to travel through, and space is a vacuum—so it’s completely silent.
Why is science important to every day life?
It helps us understand how the world works and make better decisions. It improves our health, safety, technology, and environment.
What is one of the steps of the scientific process/scientific method?
Is it safe to taste chemicals?
No!
What is the second step to writing a proper scientific conclusion?
Write a summary of the experiment and results.
What is the hottest planet in our solar system (that we know of)?
Venus! Even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus’s thick atmosphere traps heat, making it hotter.
What is an observation?
Something you can see, hear, smell, taste, or feel. It's a fact.
What is a hypothesis?
What should you do if something spills during an experiment?
Clean it up right away.
What is the third step in writing a proper scientific conclusion?
State whether or not the hypothesis was supported.
Can an octopus taste with its arms?
Yes! Octopus suckers have taste receptors, so they can taste everything they touch.
What is an inference?
What is an independent variable?
Something that you change.
What is one reason why long hair should be tied back in a lab?
So it doesn't get in anything or caught in anything.
What is the fourth step in writing a proper scientific conclusion.
Include the evidence.
Can a metal be liquid at room temperature?
Yes! Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
Why is it important for scientists to use both observations and inferences?
Observations lead to questions and also provide data and evidence. Scientists make inferences to make sense of what they observe.
Why is it important to control variables in an experiment?
So you know what caused the results
Why is it important to be aware of your surroundings?
So you don't bump into anyone or knock anything over.
What is a final thing that you should include when writing a proper scientific conclusion.
Limitations or next steps.
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black! Their fur looks white because it reflects light, but underneath, their skin is black to absorb heat from the sun.