Scientific
Method
Vocabulary
by Paul Anton
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Contents
Scavenger Hunt Directions
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More Game Ideas
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Scientific Method Task Cards
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Student Response Form
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Student Response Form Key
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Scavenger Hunt Directions
This scavenger hunt reviews scientific method vocabulary.
1. Print the task cards on cardstock. Laminate if desired.
2. Make copies of the Student Response Form (one for each student).
3. Hide the Scavenger Hunt cards around the classroom.
4. Students must search around the classroom to find the cards. The cards stay in
their hidden spot. Students write the answers on their Student Response Form.
Students may work alone or with a partner. Students continue searching around
the room until all the cards are answered.
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system is prohibited. This product may not be
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More Game Ideas
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Independent Center Work
Memory Game – If your cards don’t come with answer cards, create them on index cards. Lay the question
cards and answer cards face down to play a memory (concentration) game. Great for small groups.
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Whole Group Game (SCATTER) – Give half of the students a question card and half an answer card. If
answer cards aren’t provided, create them on index cards. Students must scatter (mingle) around the room
to find their correct partner. This encourages content-rich discussions.
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Use cards with basic board games or other games. Student may move game piece when a question is
answered correctly. (Battleship, Chutes & Ladders, Don’t Break the Ice, etc.)
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Interactive Bulletin Board – Hang question cards on bulletin board. Students record answers in their content
area journals during designated transition times.
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Use cards for a game of Jeopardy or similar quiz show game.
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Tic Tac Toe – When a task card is answered correctly, the student may place an “X” or “O”. Tape a tic-tactoe board on the floor. Students toss bean bags when a question is answered correctly.
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Display 1-2 cards per day for journal writing.
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Hang task cards along a wall or set one on each desk. Students record answers moving to the next card
when a designated sound or motion cues the movement. (SCOOT)
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May be used repeated practice or for differentiated instruction. Students may be given fewer cards to
complete or complete only the odds or evens. Task cards replace worksheets!
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More Game Ideas, Cont.11. Send task cards home for a purposeful homework activity.
12. Task cards may be used as a quick formative assessment to guide instruction. Give the students five cards for
a quick check.
13. Play ANSWERS UP game. Designated student reads a question card. Students record answers on small chalk
board or white board. Students show answers when designated student says, “Answers up!”
14. Transition or Morning Activity (Bell Work) – Display one task card each day for students to record answers.
15. Place task cards in plastic eggs or small boxes. Students find boxes and record answers.
16. Use task cards as flashcards with partners or small groups.
17. Use as extra reinforcement for students who complete work early.
18. Create a scavenger hunt. Hide the question cards around the room. Give each student an answer card. They
must find the correct question to match their answer.
19. Have students create their own task cards after completing a research project or unit study.
20. Be creative! Allow your students to create game ideas!
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Scientific Method Word Bank Cards
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Scientific Method Word Bank Cards
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predict
problems
infer
control
compare
science
variable
results
record
research
hypothesis
formulate
procedure
journal
observation
independent variable
identify
experiment
bias
b scientific method
measure
examine
dependent variable
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
To group information into categories
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conclusion
analyze
data
constant
classify
graphs
To name or recognize something based on
its properties
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
To form an idea as a result of the analysis of
the data
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a
discovery, test a hypothesis or demonstrate a
known fact
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
To record observations, research and other
information related to the experiment
Indicate in advance on the basis of
observation, experience or scientific reason
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
A feature of the experiment that does not
change
The outcome or conclusion of an experiment
after a period of time
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
A statement predicting the result of a
controlled scientific experiment
To observe carefully and
in detail
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
To make a conclusion based on reasoning
and observations
The process used by scientists to
solve problems
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Evidence gathered through observations
(especially during experiments)
The collecting of information on a
particular subject
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Part of the experiment capable to change
To notice similarities or differences
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
To cause favoritism or influence to
experimental results
A detailed series of steps to follow to perform
an experiment
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
A standard to compare with the
results in an experiment
The variable that depends on other factors,
also the variable that will be measured and
affected during the experiment
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
To examine carefully and in detail to identify
The variables that the experimenter changes
to test their dependent variable
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
To write down in permanent form
for later reference
To repeat a research study, usually with
different participants and in different
situations, to confirm the results
of the original study
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
The first step in the scientific method is to
define or identify the ________.
What a scientist writes summarizing the results
of an experiment
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
The methodological studying of the natural
world through experimentation and
verification of facts
Visual aids used by scientists to
communicate results of an experiment
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Scientific Method
Vocabulary
Scientific Method
Vocabulary
To determine the extent,
quantity or dimensions
The action or process of examining
something carefully in order to
gain information
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classify
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compare
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classify
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compare
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identify
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bias
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identify
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bias
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formulate
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procedure
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formulate
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procedure
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experiment
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control
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experiment
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control
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journal
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dependent
variable
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journal
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dependent
variable
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predict
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analyze
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predict
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analyze
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constant
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independent
variable
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constant
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independent
variable
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result
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record
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result
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record
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hypothesis
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replicate
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hypothesis
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replicate
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examine
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problems
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examine
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problems
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infer
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conclusion
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infer
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conclusion
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scientific method
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graphs
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scientific method
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graphs
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data
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science
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data
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science
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research
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measure
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research
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measure
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variable
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observation
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variable
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observation
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