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Vocabulary 1
The use of one or
more of your
senses in order
to gather
information
about the world
around you
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science
observation
inference
scientific method
fair investigation
variable
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Vocabulary 2
An orderly and
systematic
approach to
solving a
problem
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observation
inference
scientific method
fair investigation
variable
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Vocabulary 3
A factor or
condition that
can change or
be changed
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observation
inference
scientific method
fair investigation
variable
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Vocabulary 4
A logical
explanation
based on
observations
and past
experiences
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observation
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Vocabulary 5
The amount of
matter in an
object
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volume
mass
density
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Science Tools
Which piece of
equipment would
be best to use
to measure the
mass of a
cylinder?
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Science Tools
Which piece of
equipment would
be best to use
to measure the
volume of a
cylinder?
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The Scientific Method 1
Form a hypothesis
Write a conclusion
Test the hypothesis
State the question
Record and analyze data
The steps to the
left are out of
order!
What is the first
step to the
scientific method?
Collect information
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The Scientific Method 2
Form a hypothesis
Write a conclusion
Test the hypothesis
State the question
Record and analyze data
Collect information
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The steps to the
left are out of
order!
After we state the
question, what is
the second step to
the scientific
method?
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The Scientific Method 3
Form a hypothesis
Write a conclusion
Test the hypothesis
State the question
Record and analyze data
Collect information
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The steps to the
left are out of
order!
After we’ve
collected
information, what
is the third step
to the scientific
method?
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The Scientific Method 4
Form a hypothesis
Write a conclusion
Test the hypothesis
State the question
Record and analyze data
Collect information
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The steps to the
left are out of
order!
Finally, what is the
sixth and last step
to the scientific
method?
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So to review the scientific
method…
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
State the question
Collect information
Form a hypothesis
Test the hypothesis
Record and analyze data
Write a conclusion
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Hypotheses
Which of the following statements is not a
correctly worded hypothesis:
If the total number of rushing yards decreases, then the
number of Raven wins will decrease.
If the amount of students increases, then the time it takes to
get through the lunch line increases.
If the time it takes to get through the lunch line
increases, then the number of students increases.
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Safety 1
Horseplay in the
science classroom is
never allowed.
Agree
Disagree
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Safety 2
Students should
always wait for
teacher instructions
before using any lab
materials.
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Disagree
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Safety 3
It is okay to taste
or smell an unknown
substance if you are
99% sure of what it
is.
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Disagree
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Observation 1
Which observation
matches the picture
below?
It is his fourth birthday.
The cake will be blown
off the table.
A boy wearing a hat is
blowing out candles
on a cake.
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Observation 2
Which observation
matches the picture
below?
A girl wearing a skirt
is watering a flower.
She loves gardening.
The flower will grow
even taller.
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Inference 1
Which inference
matches the picture
below?
A boy is playing a video
game in front of the
television.
The boy is about to
beat the video game.
He is wearing an orange
shirt and blue pants.
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Inference 2
Which inference
matches the picture
below?
The girl with dark hair
is putting money
into a piggy bank.
She is saving her money
for a skateboard.
Her favorite animals
are dogs.
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Basic Variables 1
Which of the variables below will affect
how often you catch a cold?
(There may be more than one correct option.)
The number of times
you wash your hands
How often you take vitamins
Your favorite music group
How close you sit next
to a sick person
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Basic Variables 2
Which of the variables below will affect
the temperature of our classroom?
(There may be more than one correct option.)
The temperature of
the gymnasium
The number of fans
turned on
Your favorite pizza toppings
Mrs. Carlineo’s cat, Sam
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Variables 3
• Identify the independent variable in the
problem statement below:
What is the effect of color on the frequency of a
dachshund’s bark?
color
effect
frequency
Dachshund’ s bark
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Variables 4
• Identify the dependent variable in the
problem statement below:
What is the relationship between the distance my
son hits a baseball and how loud I scream?
Distance of hit
baseball
loudness of the
scream
relationship
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solubility
Anything
that has
mass and
takes up
space
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property
matter
mass
volume
Amount of
space taken
up by an
object
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property
matter
mass
mass
A quality of
a substance
that never
Characteristic property
changes
and can be
used to
identify
matter
the
substance
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magnetism
The
temperature
at which a
liquid
changes to a
gas
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solubility
boiling point
volume
Characteristic property
solubility
A trait or
attribute
used to
describe
matter
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mass
boiling point
property
The field of
force
produced by
a magnet or
electric
current
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solubility
property
magnetism
mass
magnetism
The ability of
one
substance
to dissolve
in another
substance
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solubility
volume
mass
Pick the substance(s) that will
always be attracted by a magnet.
zinc
chalk
plastic
aluminum
iron
brass
tin
salt
nickel
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Choose the
substance(s)
that are
soluble in
water.
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sand
sugar
pepper
salt
Olive oil, car oil, baby oil and
vegetable oil are all
soluble
insoluble
in water.
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The boiling point of water is
always
0˚C
100˚F
100˚C
0˚F
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Which point in the graph shows
the substance changing from a
solid to a liquid?
A
Temp.
B
C
D
C
B
D
A
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time
Which point in the graph shows
the substance changing from a
liquid to a gas?
A
Temp.
B
C
D
C
B
D
A
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time
To calculate the
volume of a
rectangular
solid, you must
______ the
length, width
and height.
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add
subtract
multiply
divide
How many cubes
are needed to
create this
rectangular
solid?
14
10
8
6
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How many cubes
are needed to
create this
rectangular
solid?
6
9
21
18
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Choose the four characteristic
properties of matter from the
list.
solubility
density
magnetism
volume
shape
boiling point
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independent
This variable
belongs on
the x-axis
(horizontal)
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dependent
undependent
interdependent
The vertical
(y axis) should
be labeled
with the
dependent
variable and
______.
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title
the independent
variable
the proper unit
key
Use the data chart to answer
the question below.
Which variable
belongs on the
horizontal
volume
axis?
mass
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Mass Volume
(mL)
(g)
15 g
3 mL
25 g
5 mL
35 g
7 mL
The title of a science graph
should be written as...
Science Graph
soon as
possible
IV vs. DV
DV vs. IV
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>, <, =
“Equal
intervals”
means
equal space between
time
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the same density
Identify the
IV:
What is the
relationship
between age and
number of teeth
in a human’s
mouth?
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mouth
Number of teeth
number
age
If…then
The correct
format for
a hypothesis
is...
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If…because
What is the effect?
I predict
cm3
Mass is to
volume as
gram is to
______.
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milliliter
g/mL
length
gram
Volume is to
graduated
cylinder as
mass is to
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ruler
boiling point
Triple beam balance
The meniscus of
a liquid should
be read...
at the top
at the bottom
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All of the following items are found
on a complete graph, except for...
title
labels
units
data
key
scale
grid
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unequal
intervals
Which statement best describes how
mass and density are related?
As mass increases, density increases.
Mass Volume Density
(mL)
(g)
(g/mL)
15 g 3 mL
5 g/mL
As mass increases, density decreases.
25 g 5 mL
5 g/mL
35 g 7 mL
5 g/mL
As mass increases, density remains
constant.
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Which statement best describes how
mass and volume are related?
As mass increases, volume increases.
Mass Volume Density
(mL)
(g)
(g/mL)
15 g 3 mL
5 g/mL
As mass increases, volume decreases.
25 g 5 mL
5 g/mL
35 g 7 mL
5 g/mL
As mass increases, volume remains
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According to this graph, how are
playing time and score related?
Playing Time vs. Score
As playing time increases,
the score decreases.
As playing time increases,
the score remains constant.
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Score (points)
As playing time increases,
the score increases.
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
2
3
Playing time (by quarters)
4
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