Scientific Method
What is a hypothesis?
An educated guess
The external structure of a cat's nose is always ____
so particles will stick to it
WET
How can I tell the difference between a male fiddler crab and a female fiddler crab?
The male has a big "pincher" claw
The information processing organ is the _______
Brain
Alabama became a state in what year?
1819
What are the two types of variables?
Independent and Dependent
The cat nose has _________ odor sensors.
The human nose has ________ odor sensors
200
5
What is the large claw on a Fiddler crab used for?
Attract females
Self defense
Communication
A ___________ is a thin flap of skin inside the ear that is stretched tight like drum and vibrates when sounds hit it.
Eardrum
What is the capital of Alabama?
Montgomery
Which step of the scientific method matches this statement..... "I think this is happening because...."
Form a hypothesis
The external structure of the ear is called the ________
Pinna
Sight, Smell, Hearing, Touch, Taste
A curved structure inside the front of the eye
Lens
Who is the governor of Alabama?
List the 6 steps of the Scientific Method
1. Make and Observation
2. Ask a Question
3. Form a hypothesis
4. Conduct an Experiment
5. Collect and Analyze Date
6. Draw and Share Conclusions
A ________ is an opening in the eye where light shines through
Pupil
What 3 things have to be present in order for communication to take place?
Sender, Receiver, Signal
The exchange of messages, information, or ideas
Communication
A study claims that teachers that use DOJO points make students listen more.
Independent: Using Dojo points
Dependent: How much students listen
What is the difference between the independent and dependent variables?
Independent- can be manipulated, causes change
Dependent- the result, the effect of the independent variable
The internal structure of the eye P___________ light and information.
The external structure of the eye P___________ the eye from harm or danger
Processes
Protects
What 7 things have to be true/present in order for a Communication system to take place?
Sender, Receiver, Signal, Receiver gets info, Receiver changes behavior, Sender benefits, Receiver benefits
The ___________ is a group of many nerves
Spinal Cord
If students study for a test, then they will make a better grade.
Independent Variable: Studying for a Test
Dependent: Grades