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Vocabulary
Data & Research
Safety
Miscellaneous
100
What is a tool used to see objects far away?
A telescope
100
What is a tool used to make objects appear larger?
microscope or hand lens
100
List one way that scientists can organize their data?
tables, line graphs, bar graphs, circle graphs
100
List 2 items that you should wear to keep you safe during an experiment
safety goggles and gloves
100
What is a two dimensional model?
objects that have length and width, but not height
200
What are objects or ideas that represent other things
Models
200
What does a graduated cylinder measure?
Volume
200
List an example of reference material?
encyclopedias, books, magazines, journals, internet
200
Why should you wash your hands well when you finish a science activity?
to help prevent passing along any chemicals or other materials to other people and objects
200
What is a three dimensional object?
Objects that have length, width, and height
300
What is an experiment?
tests that scientists design and run
300
What measures temperature?
Thermometer
300
Why is it important for scientists to keep track of the information they find in reference materials?
for other scientists to use in the future
300
What is a tool?
an object or device scientists use to perform a task
300
What do scientists base their explanations on?
evidence
400
What is a careful way scientists look for something?
investigation
400
What is an organized way to answer questions and solve problems?
Scientific method
400
What are observations and facts gained from experiments called?
evidence
400
What is the first thing you should do before you do a science activity?
read the activity carefully before you start
400
Why is it important to take precise (accurate) measurements?
It gives you exact observations you can share with others
500
What is an inference?
A conclusion drawn from data and observations
500
What is inquiry?
The process of asking questions and searching for answers
500
Two scientists get different results for the same experiment. What should they do?
Go over their procedures to see why the results were different
500
Why is it important to handle sharp objects carefully?
Sharp objects can injure you
500
Why is it important for scientists to make many observations and compare them with other scientists' observations?
to make sure their data is accurate