Scientific Method
In your own words, describe what a hypothesis is.
What you think is going to happen.
What is the base metric unit for length?
Meters
What is the base metric unit for volume?
Liters
What is the base metric unit for mass?
Grams
In your own words, define density.
How much mass there is for a given amount of volume.
Which step of the scientific method is the steps you follow to do a lab?
Procedure
In your own words, define length.
The distance from one point to another.
In your own words, define volume.
The total amount of space an object takes up.
In your own words, define mass.
The amount of matter in an object. Similar to weight but does not change with gravity.
What is heavier, a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers?
They both weigh the same.
What should be restated in the conclusion of the scientific method?
Hypothesis.
Other than meters, list 3 units for length.
millimeters, centimeters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, etc.
Other than liters, list 3 units of volume.
milliliters, centiliters, kiloliters, cups, gallons, etc.
Other than grams, list 3 units of mass.
milligrams, centigrams, kilograms, tons, pounds, ounces, etc.
List one thing that can be measured, other than length, volume, and mass.
Time, temperature, weight, area, etc.
List 2 things that should be talked about in the discussion step of the scientific method?
What was observed, data that was collected, patterns, sources of error, suggestions for improvement, etc.
List 3 tools that can be used to measure length.
Meter stick, ruler, trundle wheel, tape measure, yard stick, etc.
Explain how the displacement method calculates volume.
Find the initial volume in the graduated cylinder. Place object in the graduated cylinder. Find the volume with the object. Calculate the difference in the two by subtracting.
List 3 tools to measure mass.
Scale, pan balance, triple beam balance, spring scale, etc.
In the article we read last week, why did Carson Kropfl design a new type of skateboard.
He wanted a skateboard that would be able to fit in his locker.
What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
Observations are gathered using the five senses. Inferences are something you think based on observations.
Which is larger, 1 centimeter or 1 kilometer?
1 kilometer
List 3 tools used to measure volume.
Graduated cylinder, measuring cups, beakers, pipet, etc.
Metric measurement is based on multiples of what number?
10
Why did the plastic spoon pick up pepper and not salt?
Because pepper weighs less than salt.