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Inquiry Skills
Science Tools
Scientific Method
Technology and Engineering
Being a Scientist
100
To find the size or amount of something
What is measure?
100
This tool is used to make things look larger
What is a hand lens?
100
A statement that can be tested, based on what you know
What is a hypothesis?
100
Engineers use ______ and ________ to solve problems.
What is math and science?
100
You want to find out how hot it is outside. You should use this tool.
What is thermometer?
200
To observe how things are alike or different
What is compare?
200
This tool is used to measure temperature.
What is a thermometer?
200
This is designed and used to test a hypothesis.
What is a fair test, or an experiment?
200
Technology is what engineers make to meet needs and solve these.
What are problems?
200
If you are using a ruler to find the length of a piece of paper, you are using this inquiry skill.
What is a measuring?
300
To use your senses to learn about something
What is observe?
300
This tool is used to measure around an object.
What is a tape measure?
300
The first step in the scientific method
What is ask a question?
300
This is a set of steps that engineers follow to solve problems.
What is the design process?
300
You want to find the weight of your textbook. You use this tool.
What is a scale?
400
To make a good guess about what you will observe
What is predict?
400
This tool is used to measure liquids.
What is a measuring cup?
400
The final step of the Scientific Method, done after you complete the fair test and record what you observe.
What is draw conclusions and communicate?
400
This affects our everyday life and can affect the environment around us.
What is technology?
400
You notice that a rock looks shiny and feels bumpy. You are using this inquiry skill.
What is observing?
500
To use what you know to answer a question
What is infer?
500
This tool is used to measure the weight of something in units called grams and kilograms.
What is a balance scale?
500
When you make a hypothesis, you are using this inquiry skill.
What is predict?
500
These are things engineers think about when designing new technology, such as a roller coaster.
What are safety, fun, or how it works?
500
These are the five inquiry skills. Can you name them all?
What are observe, measure, compare, predict, and infer?