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Science Process Skills
Experiments
Data
Scientific Knowledge
Miscellaneous
100
These types of observations allow you to describe information using NUMBERS.
What is Quantitative Observation
100
Define hypothesis
Possible answer to a scientific question
100
Name the 3 types of graphs discussed in class.
Line Graph, Bar Graph, Circle Graph
100
How do scientists build knowledge?
Based on evidence and through the work of other scientists
100
What is my favorite color?
Purple
200
This type of observation allows you to describe information using your SENSES
What is Qualitative Observation
200
What is a dependent variable?
Responding variable, variable that you measure, variable that changes because of the independent variable
200
Convert the following: 1000mg = __________________g
1 g
200
What is empirical evidence?
Facts based on observation and testing
200
What is our class pet's name?
Elmo
300
What is a scientific investigation?
Designed to answer a scientific question
300
Describe the independent variable in the gummy bear lab
The water solutions - tap water vs. salt water
300
How do you obtain data?
By making measurements using tools
300
Scientific knowledge changes because of ____________ and ________________.
New evidence New interpretations of existing evidence
300
Before you call out answers, what should you do?
Raise your hand
400
What is skepticism?
Attitude of doubt
400
Why is it important to have a cup of tap water as the control variable?
So you have something to measure your salt water results against
400
How is analyzing data useful in drawing conclusions?
Allows us to see trends, see if our hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
400
All scientific theories can_________________!
Change
400
What is the name of the note-taking style in class?
Cornell notes
500
Contrast a scientific question and a non-scientific question.
Scientific question - testable through an experiment Non-Scientific question - answered quickly without an experiment.
500
Compare and contrast REPETITION and REPLICATION.
Repetition - you repeat the experiment 3 times. Replication - another scientist repeats your experiment 3 times.
500
Convert the following: 65Km = ____________________cm
6,500,000cm
500
Compare and contrast Scientific Theory and Scientific Law
Similarity: Based on evidence, in all branches of science, tested. Theory: Explains WHY something happens, group of events, can change Law: Explains WHAT happens, individual event, cannot change
500
Name the 5 Classroom expectations (5 P's):
Prompt, Prepared, Polite, Productive, Positive