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Vocabulary
Measurement Tools
Scientific Investigation
Variables
Process Skills
100
Grouping or ordering objects or events according to an established scheme, based on observations.
What is classifying
100
A tool used to measure the weight of an object
What is a scale
100
Format used to write a hypothesis
What is "If, then, because"
100
The "effect". The variable who changes because of what we change
What is dependent variable
100
Using observations to collect and analyze data.
What is investigating
200
The group that has nothing done to it in an experiment
What is control group
200
Magnifies an object using lenses. Objects are held in a slide
What is a microscope
200
The two types of variables in a science experiment
What is Independent and Dependent Variables
200
The "cause". The variable whose change we control
What is Independent variable
200
Reading and explaining tables, graphs and diagrams.
What is interpreting data
300
The process scientists use to complete an investigation or experiment
What is the scientific method
300
A tall, skinny tube used for measuring liquids
What is graduated cylinder
300
The first step of the scientific method
What is ask a testable question
300
Identify the independent variable: If plant growth is affected by color of light, then white light will produce the most plant growth.
What is the color of light
300
Forming an idea of an expected result, based on inferences.
What is predicting
400
Derive meaning from clues, hints, and evidence.
What is inferring
400
Measures information in Fahrenheit or Celsius
What is thermometer
400
The step in the scientific method where you write down what is happening
What is collecting and recording data
400
Identify the dependent variable: If plant growth is affected by color of light, then white light will produce the most plant growth.
What is plant growth
400
Discussing the results of your experiment in order to share with others
What is drawing a conclusion
500
Using your senses to learn more about something
What is observation
500
Measures mass and weight using three arms of weights
What is triple beam balance
500
Scientists use these to represent real objects in investigations and experiments
What is a model
500
Identify the independent and dependent variable: If I play music while I fall asleep, then I will sleep longer because music calms my brain.
What is IV: playing music DV: sleep length
500
Stating a problem to be solved as a question that can be tested by an experiment.
What is hypothesizing