Scientific Method
What do we call an educated guess that we make at the beginning of an experiment?
hypothesis
What is the phase of the moon when it appears completely dark and you can't see it at all?
New Moon
What unit do we use to measure mass?
grams
Name the three subatomic particles in the atom.
protons, neutrons, electrons
What is the mascot for BRMS?
Bulldog
The _________ variable is the one manipulated in an experiment.
independent
This is the shortest day of the year! The North Pole is farthest from the sun on this day. Occurs approximately December 20-21.
Winter Solstice
What equipment do we use to measure mass? (There are two)
triple beam balance or digital scale
How many elements are in the periodic table?
118
What are the four intramural sports you can play afterschool?
flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer
This word describes how we smell things in the science lab.
waft or wafting
The shadow produced by the moon passing between the Sun and the Earth.
Solar Eclipse
What tool and unit do we use to measure the volume of a liquid?
graduated cylinder and mL
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What is the name of our 6th grade dean?
Ms. Milne
What type of observation are we making when we look at something?
qualitative observation
These tides occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other (1st Quarter & 3rd Quarter moons), causing a smaller difference between the high and low tides.
Neap Tides
5 meters = how many millimeters?
5,000
What are atoms called that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons?
isotopes
What is the name of the spring play?
Shrek Jr.
What does C.E.R. stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Term used to describe the moon when it appears to be getting smaller.
Waning
What is the formula for measuring density?
mass/volume
How do we determine the number of neutrons in an atom?
Atomic Mass - Atomic Number
What is the name of our principal?
Mr. Bell