Scientific Method
This is the first step scientists often take when investigating something they notice in the natural world.
Make an OBSERVATION
Anything that has mass and takes up space is called this.
Matter
The color, texture, mass, and volume of a substance are examples of this type of property.
Physical Property
This describes how fast an object moves from one point to another
Speed
This area of physical science studies matter, its properties, and how substances interact and change.
Chemistry
Which step of the scientific method requires you to make an educated guess for the results of your experiment.
Hypothesis
In this state of matter, particles are closely packed and maintain a definite shape and volume.
Solid
The ability of a substance to undergo a chemical reaction is called this type of property.
Chemical Property
A student runs 100 meters in 20 seconds. What is the student's speed?
5 m/s squared
This area of physical science studies motion, forces, energy, electricity, and how objects interact.
Physical Science
Which step of the scientific method requires you to collect data necessary to perform an experiment?
Research
This state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.
Liquid
Which of these is NOT a physical property?
A. Color
B. Density
C. Volume
D. Flammability
D. Flammability
A car travels 60 meters in 10 seconds. What is its speed?
6 m/s squared
The study of Earth's rocks, atmosphere, oceans, weather, and physical processes falls under this area of science.
Earth and Space Science
Who is the Flyest Teacher at Liguori Academy?
Coach Michael
In this state of matter, particles are spread far apart and move freely, having no definite volume or shape
Gas
A piece of paper burns and produces ash, smoke, and gases. This is an example of this type of change.
Chemical Change
A bicycle travels at 8 m/s for 5 seconds. How far does it travel?
40 meters
A scientist observes stars, planets, moons, and galaxies. Which area of science is the scientist primarily studying?
Astronomy
Give one real world example where the scientific method might be useful.
Stopping to observe a situation, before reacting off of emotions.
A student puts an ice cube on a table. Later, the ice cube has become liquid water. Has the substance changed into a new substance? Explain.
It is still H₂O. Only its state of matter changed from solid to liquid.
Which observation is the strongest evidence that a chemical change may have occurred?
A. The substance was cut into smaller pieces
B. The substance changed shape
C. A gas formed when two substances were mixed
D. The substance was moved to a new container
C. A gas formed when two substances were mixed
Who has the greater speed, and what is that speed?
Student A: 50 ÷ 10 = 5 m/s
Student B: 80 ÷ 20 = 4 m/s
A scientist notices that an ice cube melts faster on a metal surface than on a wooden surface.
Put these steps in the correct order:
Observation - Questions - Research - Results