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