A Comfortable Environment
The Scientific Method
Observations and Inferences
Asking Questions
Science Domains and Scientists
100
The ONLY conversations occurring in a classroom are about the topic of the day.
What is NO CAFETERIA TALK!
100
It all starts with a . . . . .
What is a Question or Observation?
100
When making an observation, you will be looking for these.
What is What is physical traits and patterns?
100
The study of the universe and how it works.
What is What is Science?
100
This scientist helped with the understanding of electricity and how it works.
Who is Ben Franklin?
200
Control your impulses to speak out.
What is NO BLURTING!
200
This second step of the Scientific Method includes making observations, accessing prior knowledge, and doing research.
What is Background Information?
200
A possible solution to a question resulting from an observation.
What is an Inference?
200
A scientific question must be _________________ in order to be valid.
What is Testable?
200
The scientific study of the Earth's Crust, including rocks.
What is Geology?
300
I am NOT your Mother!
What is CLEAN UP YOUR MESSES!
300
A sequence of investigative actions which scientists use to discover answers and solutions.
What is the Scientific Method?
300
Observations are most accurate when you use these 5 perceptive skills.
What is senses of touch, taste, sight, hearing, and smell?
300
Most scientific questions will begin with one of these three words.
What is How, Why, and Can.
300
This scientist created 3 laws that define matter in motion.
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
400
Hands empty, mouths quiet, and eyes on presenter.
What is Active Listening?
400
An educated guess based on detailed information.
What is a Hypothesis?
400
An Inference is invalid unless it is based on or referred to in this detailed look.
What is an observation?
400
When identifying an unknown object, look for these repeating traits.
What is a Pattern?
400
The study of Weather and Climate.
What is Meteorology?
500
If you are going to do something, do it right! Then, help somebody else :)
What is BEST EFFORT!
500
Studying the data from an experiment to discover the "story" it tells.
What is Analyze the Results?
500
True or False. Observations include guessing what you are looking at.
What is False?
500
These professionals spend a majority of their lives using science to ask questions and prove inferences.
What are Scientists!?
500
The study of Plate Tectonics and Earthquakes.
What is Seismology?