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What do Scientist do?
Scientist Skills
Collecting and Using Data
Comparing Results
Models
100
This is a prediction of the correct answer to a question
What is a hypothesis
100
In order to sort his beakers and other tools, Dr. Mallory does this to each object based on it's size and shape.
What is classifies
100
A tool used to measure the mass (how much weight) of an object is called this
What is a pan balance
100
What should you do if you compare your results with others and find out that yours are very different than those of other teams?
What is measure again
100
This represents something real that is too big or too small to investigate directly
What is a model
200
When people collect information using their five senses
What is an observation
200
Before conducting his experiment for the science fair, Derrick makes a _________ about which fertilizer will make his plant grow faster.
What is hypothesizes
200
This tool helps a scientist to investigate object up close.
What is a microscope
200
You would use this tool to look closely at insects outdoors.
What is a hand lens
200
This model has length and width. It can be a drawing, diagram, or map.
What is a 2-D model
300
When people ask questions, make observations, and use other methods to gather data about an event they are doing this.
What is an investigation
300
Gabriella ______ that her dog will want his favorite food for dinner because she has observed him eating it quickly many times before.
What is preditcts
300
This tool is used to measure temperature
What is a thermometer
300
Data that supports or rejects a hypothesis
What is evidence
300
A computer program that models an event or object
What is a computer model
400
Someone who makes a statement that explains an observation is making this
What is an inference
400
Name a math and science skill that a scientist uses
What is measure, classify and order, record and display data, use time and space relationships, use numbers
400
This tool is used to measure force of an object
What is a spring scale
400
To share the results of an investigation with others is called this
What is communicate
400
These models have length, width, and height. They can be viewed from all sides.
What is a 3D model
500
A kind of investigation that is a fair test
What is an experiment
500
This is the things that a scientist changes in an experiment to make it fair
What is a variable
500
Name one way a scientist can display their data
What is tables, maps, or graphs
500
A person who asks questions about the natural world
What is a scientist
500
A plastic model of a skeleton is this type of model.
What is a 3D model.