Science Words
When you draw, write, or talk to SHARE information, you do this.
Communicate
You look at a flower and notice it has 5 red petals. What science skill are you using
Observing
Which tool would you use to find the length of a book?
Ruler
True or False: Scientists can do tests to help answer questions.
True
A scientist says, "This plant grew taller." What should the scientist have to show that the statement is true?
Evidence
This word means to plan and do a TEST to answer a question.
Investigate
You use a ruler to find out how long a pencil is. What science skill are you using?
Measuring
Which tool can you use to find out how hot or cold something is?
Thermometer
Victor weighs a melon and finds that it weighs 3 pounds. His friend weighs the same melon using the same method. What result would you expect?
Around 3 pounds
Pete says his paper airplane can fly 15 feet. What evidence would support his claim?
If the airplane flies 15 feet or more.
This science tool measures TEMPERATURE
Thermometer
You look at 2 blocks to find how they are alike and different. What science skill are you using?
Comparing
Which tool would you use to the find the weight of an apple
Scale
Lea completes an experiment and then repeats it. What will most likely happen if everything stays the same?
She should get the same or similar results.
Pete's airplane flies 16 feet. Does this evidence support his claim that it can fly 15 feet?
Yes
A scientist has a question and plans a test to find the answer. What is the scientist doing?
Investigating
You see dark clouds outside and think it might rain soon. What science skill are you using when you use observations to explain what MIGHT be happening?
Inferring
Which tool would help you see the tiny parts of an insect more clearly?
Hand Lens/ Magnifying Glass
Jia wants to compare the morning temperature with the afternoon temperature. Should she guess, predict, or measure the afternoon temperature?
Measure it
You think an ant and a butterfly have some of the same body parts. How could models help you?
The models can show the body parts that the real insects have.
Mia WRITES DOWN what happened during her science experiment. What is she doing with her results?
Communicating/Recording her observations.
Jared sees that the 2 blocks are the same color but different shapes. Which 2 science skills helped him figure this out?
Observing and comparing
Kate wants to find out whether a tree or a bush is taller. Which tool should she use?
Measuring Tape
Why is it helpful for scientists to repeat an experiment?
To make sure the results are true/ to see if they get the same results again.
Carlos finishes an investigation and draws a picture of what happened in his notebook. Why does he draw the picture?
To record what he observed.