Measurement
10 millimeters is equal to_1_
____centimeter(s).
What is ONE centimeter?
10 millimeters
If an accident occurs in the lab, this is the first thing a student should do
tell the teacher
What is tell the teacher?
the first thing a student should do if there is an accident
The first step in the Scientific Method which is used to define or identify this
question
What is question or problem?
The tool that we decided was the best used/most accurately to measure the volume of a liquid: graduated cylinder or beaker
graduated cylinder
What is a graduated cylinder?
the best measurement for accurately measuring the volume of liquid
This is the name given to your explanation of something you have observed. For example, you see and hear a dog barking at the entrance to a cave and think that there is something inside the cave
inference
What is an inference?
a guess
A measure of how much 3D space an object takes up. (hint - liquid measurement)
Volume
What is volume?
a measure of how much space a 3D object takes
True or False: ALL girls must always tie their hair back before a lab?false
What is False? Anyone with long hair should tie hair back.
something not true
This is the last step of the scientific method during which one decides if his/her hypothesis is supported or refuted.
conclusion
What is the conclusion?
the end
A tool best used to measure the mass of a tiny object (under or about 200 grams).
triple beam balance
What is a triple beam balance or electronic scale?
a weight for measuring the mass of a small object
Is the following an observation or inference? You notice that there is a broken window in the science lab.
observation
What is an observation?
a fact
20 centimeters, 30 kilograms, 40 minutes, 2 hours are all examples of quantitative data. (qualitative or quantitative)
What is quantitative?
something involved with numbers
TRUE or FALSE: Upon entering the science lab, it's fine to pick up the materials and equipment as long as you put them back before the beginning of the lesson.
false
What is False? (Please do not touch until you know how to properly handle everything.)
something not true
After creating a hypothesis a scientist will often design an ____experiment________to test it.
What is an experiment?
a test
A scientific tool that makes small things appear larger.
microscope
What is a microscope (hand lens or magnifying glass)?
a tool that makes small things appear larger
What type of observation is the following? The temperature of the water in the kettle was 42 degrees Celsius when measured by the student.
quantitative observation
What is a quantitative observation?
a fact
The curve at the top of surface water and most liquids is...
meniscus
What is the meniscus?
the curved surface of water
True or False: After handling the class pets, one MUST wash his/her hands with soap and water.
true
What is "true"?
something real
When is the summary of the findings from an experiment given?
conclusion
What is the conclusion?
the end
TRUE or FALSE: In fourth grade, wearing gloves and goggles is a requirement of every lab or experiment?
false
What is FALSE? (Many times the teachers will ask students to experiment or conduct an activity that does not require gloves or goggles, but as students get older this often becomes more necessary.)
something not true
Observed data that involves numbers.
quantitative observation
What are quantitative observations?
a fact that involves numbers
The unit of measurement for heat/temperature in science?celsius
What is Celsius (or Centigrade)?
measurement for the temperature
Proper behavior or improper behavior: Student Bob is wearing goggles and gloves while reaching across a hot plate to get the lab instructions from his partner.
improper behavior
What is improper behavior? (While wearing goggles and gloves are often required during a lab - reaching ACROSS a hot plate for a PAPER is not wise!)
something not wise
Testable, often an if/then statement that attempts to predict the outcome the question/problem.
hypothesis
What is the hypothesis?
a inference
During the experimental phase of the scientific method, it is important for the designer to list the____materials______ needed and describe the PROCEDURES so that others can follow.
What are materials?
things you use
Explaining or predicting things or events based on prior knowledge, observations, and/or logic
inference
What is an inference?
A guess