branches of science
science tools
science lab rules
the scientific method
100

The study of all living things is called ____.

biology

100

This tool measures temperature.

thermometer

100

Always wear these on your face for protection.

safety goggles

100

The first step in the scientific method is ____.

ask a question

200

 This branch studies plants and animals.

life science

200

This tool measures the mass of an object.

balance

200

True or False: It is okay to eat or drink in the lab.

false

200

A testable prediction is called a ____.

hypothesis

300

This branch studies Earth’s land, water, air, and weather.

earth science

300

This tool is used to look at very small things you cannot see with your eyes.

microscope

300

If something spills or breaks, the first thing you should do is ____.

tell the teacher

300

The part of the experiment you change is called the ____ variable.

independent

400

This branch studies matter, motion, and energy.

physical science

400

This tool measures the volume of liquids.

beaker

400

Long hair must always be ____.

tied back

400

The information you collect in an experiment is called ____.

data

500

The study of rocks, volcanoes, oceans, and the atmosphere belongs to this branch.

earth science

500

You wear this to protect your eyes during experiments.

safety goggles

500

When heating a test tube, you should always point it in this direction.

away from yourself or others

500

After looking at your data, you make a ____.

conclusion