Science Tools
Used to measure temperature
Thermometer
I wonder if curly hair or straight hair is harder to brush.
Identify independent and dependent variables.
Independent: straight hair and curly hair
Dependent: harder to brush
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Writing a hypothesis is the best part of science!
Opinion-
ANY ANSWER IS CORRECT.
Look around the room.
Record one observation.
Answers vary.
Allows you to see something you cannot see with your naked eye.
Microscope
What is the dependent variable?
Will the kids eat more doritos or cheetos?
The kids eat more
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What is missing in this hypothesis:
I think the kid will run faster than the adult, because kids are tiny little people.
If statement, then
I see blue, green, a square, a tree and a flower.
These are examples of what?
Observations
Used to measure weight
Digital Scale
What are the independent variables in the following scenario?
I wonder if I will enjoy a mystery book or a dramatic book best.
Mystery book, dramatic book
Tik Tok
NOT CREDIBLE
What belongs after the IF part of the hypothesis
BOTH independent variables.
Is an example of an inference or observation?
Inference
Used to measure volume at a very accurate level.
Graduated cylinder
When identifying the dependent variable in a scenario, what are you looking to identify?
Data OR how the independent variables responds.
What format are hypothesis written in?
IF....THEN....BECAUSE
What is an inference?
Evidence + Schema
What you think is happening based on your observations.
Used to measure mass
Triple beam balance
How do you identify an independent variable?
It is what you change in an investigation.
A group of scientists are working on publishing an article for a science journal. When they are finished they will have other scientists read it to make sure the investigation was performed correctly.
CREDIBLE
Write a hypothesis about how high a three can jump compared to a ten year old.
IF a three year old and a ten year old jump THEN the ten year old will jump higher, BECAUSE they are older and have bigger muscles.
What do you use when making observations?
Your five senses