Science Inquiry

Microscopes

Tools that use several lenses to make objects appear much larger, so you can see more detail.

Computers

Tools to help scientists in collecting, recording, and analyzing data.

Sound Recorder

Tools to record information you want to remember

Camera

Tools to record what something looks like.

Hot Plates

Tools used by scientists as a heat source in experiment

Collecting nets

Tools used by scientists who study living things. They are used to collect organisms.

Clock and Stopwatches

Tools used for measuring time.

Graduated cylinder

Tools which can be used to measure volume, or the amount of space an object takes up.

Magnets

Tools which can be used to test if an object is make of certain metals such as iron.

Calculator

Tools which can help you figure amounts.

Inferring

When we use our past experience to draw conclusions and make explanations about events not directly observed

Defining Operationally

When we write a definition of an object or event based on our experiences with it. It is a doing difinition.

Safety Goggles

Tool to protect your eyes.

Calipers

Tools can be used to measure the width of an object

Rulers and Metersticks

Tools that the Scientists use to measure length and distance.

How do I measure

1. Estimate the measurement 2. Compare to standard or nonstandard units 3. Be as accurate as possible 4. Calculate for derived meaurements

How do I make a model

1. Find out about an object or event 2. Think about what you could do to represent the object or event. 3. Construct the model 4. compare your model to the actual object or event. How are they alike? different?

How do I infer

1. Make an observation of an object or event. 2. Use your past experiences. think of several inferences. 3. Decide what new observations would support those inferences 4. Make new observations to determine if each of the inferences is an acceptable explanation.

How do I make accurate predictions

1. Make observations and/or measurements. Recall past experiences. 2. Use your knowledge to serch for patterns in the data. Make inferences. 3. Make predictions about future events. Use your inferences. 4. Test those predictions to determine validity 5. After testing, revise predictions if necessary

How do I classify

1. Observe a set of objects or events. Think about their properties. 2. Divide the set into 2 or more groups based on one observable property. 3. divide the group(s) on the basis of a second observable property. 4. Continue to divide the groups on the basis of observable properties. 5. Put the properties used into an outline or diagram.

How do I write an operational definition

1. Observe ans object or event. Test or investigate 2.Think about those observations 3. Describe what you can do and what you can observe 4. write an definition that communicates what the object does.

How do I communicate

1. Observe, then describe enough properties of an object or event so someone can identify it. 2. Describe changes in the properties of an object or event. 3. Describe and order changes in the properties of an object or event 4. use diagrams charts, graphs, writing, speaking, visuals, and photos to communicate.

How do I make accurate Observation

1. Use as many senses as you can when you observe. Never taste unless you are told to taste something. 2. Think about how you can use your senses to obtain information about an object or event. Pick up an object, feel it, smell it. 3. Describe only what you observe directly with your senses. 4. Notice things that are changing. Include observations before, during and after the change.

Conclusion

A decision or realization based on the facts that you have.

Experiment

A scientific test to try out a theory or to see the effect of something.

Observe

A scientist who studies weather (_______) many things.

Form Questions and Hypotheses

A statement that you can test to solve a problem or answer a question about storms or other kinds of weather.

Hypothesis

A temporary prediction that can be tested about how a scientific investigation or experiment will turn out.

Balance

A tool which can be used to measure mass.

Procedure

A way of doing something, especially y a series of steps

Identify and Control Variables

As Scientist perform an experiment, they (_______) so that they test only one thing at a time.

Investigate and Experiment

As scientists observe storms, they (_______) to test a hypothesis.

Binoculars

Tool that make far-away objects appear larger, so you can see more of their detail.

Data

Information, or facts

Spring Scale

Tool that measures the force of gravity on an object. It is a type of "force meter"

Prediting

Making a forecast about what will happen in the future based on prior knowledge gained through experiences and data that is collected

Hand Lens

Tool to enlarge things, but doesn't enlarge as much as microscope does, and it is easier to carry

Science Tools

Scientist use them to make objects appear larger. They can help you measure volume, temperature, length, distance, and mass.

Measure

Scientist use tools to (_______) how much rain fell.

Classify

Scientists (_______) clouds according to their properties.

Collect Data

Scientists (_______) from their observations of weather. They put the data into charts or tables.

Estimate

Scientists (_______) how much rain will fall.

Predict

Scientists (_______) how weather will change. Then People know how to get ready for the change.

Infer

Scientists (________) what they think is happening during a storm, based on what they already know.

Make and Use Models

Scientists (________)such as pictures and maps. Models are like real events in some ways, but are different in other ways

Make Operational Definitions

Scientists can use what they know to (________) about what they observe during a storm.

Interpret Data

Scientists use the information they collected to solve problems or answer questions.

Communicate

Scientists use words, pictures, charts, and graphs to share information about their investigation. Describing an observation, reporting a measurement or interpreting data.

Direct Measurements

Temperature-measure the length of alcohol Force-the length of a stretched spring Area-the length and width and find the product

Telescope

Tool to help you see things that are very far away, such as stars and planets.

Observation

The careful watching of someone or something. A fact learned directly through the senses

Scientific Methods

The method of finding out more about the world using several steps: observation, hypotheses, designing experiment,gathering data, and drawing conclusions.

Outcome

The result of something

Thermometer

Tool to measure temperature. Many of them have both Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.

Variables

Things that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.

Derived Measurements

Volume-measure of length, width and height and find the product Speed-Divide distance by time Density-Divide mass by volunme

Measuring

When we compare something to standard or nonstandard units. The basic units are length, mass, and time.

Making Models

When we develop a physical or conceptual representation to explain an idea, object or event. Anything that is not real but is a representation of an actual thing.

Classify

You arrange or sort objects, events, or living things. Group objects or events according to similarities and differences.

Observe

You use your senses too to find out about other objects, events, or living things