Life Science Study Guide for 1st Semester 4.5 Weeks Assessment
Standards: S7SC 1-10 Science Habits of Mind: Scientific Skills/Scientific Inquiry/ Lab Skills & Safety/
Metric System Intro
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In an experiment, there are two types of variables: __________________ and
________________________. The one purposely changed to test a hypothesis is called the
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When you attempt to explain or interpret the things you observe, you are _______________.
Scientists communicate the results of their experiments in order for other scientists to
____________________________.
When you draw conclusions from an experiment, you ask yourself whether the data
___________________ or _____________________ the hypothesis.
A _____________________ is a possible explanation for a set of observations.
A ______________________ is a forecast of what will happen in the future based on your
observations.
Bio means _______________.
Using one or more of your senses to gather information is __________________. The 5 senses
are ___________, ________________, _______________, _______________ and
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________________ is a way of learning about the natural world.
Arranging CDs according to the type of music- rock, country, rap, etc. is an example of
_____________________.
Observing that a fish has blue scales is an example of ________________________.
In science, a ____________________ must be testable.
The factor that changes in response to the manipulated (independent) variable is the
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________________________ is the one variable that is changed purposely to test a hypothesis.
_________________________ is the study of small living things.
A _______________ is the unit used to measure liquid volume.
The International System of Units that is used by the scientific community to measure is the
_________________________.
A ___________________ is an experiment where only one variable is changed at a time.
Preparing for a lab investigation should begin ____________________________.
An example of gathering ______________________ _________________ is recording the daily
temperatures for a week.
A __________________ is a factor that can change in an experiment.
The metric system is based on units of _________________.
_________________ is responsible for lab safety.
__________________ is the basic unit for measuring length.
__________________ is the basic unit for measuring weight or mass.
26. Inferences are based off of ___________________ and prior ____________________________.
27. Name and define the steps of the scientific method:
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28. What is an inference?
29. What is an observation?
30. If the data does not support your hypothesis, can you change your hypothesis?
31. A skeleton in the lab is an example of a _____________________________.
32. A biologist is a scientist that studies _______________________________.
When participating in a lab, there are several rules that everyone must follow to stay safe.
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Prepare for the lab the _____________ before. Read the procedure carefully and make
sure you understand all the _____________________.
● When working with chemicals, wear an ________________ to protect your clothes.
● When handling hot objects, wear heat-resistant ______________.
● When handling chemicals wear plastic _________________.
● Make sure all electric ______________ are untangled and out of the way.
● Wear safety _______________ to protect your eyes from chemical splashes, glass
breakage and sharp objects.
● Tie back long hair to keep it away from ______________, chemicals, or equipment.
● Keep your work area clean and ___________________________.
● Wear closed toe shoes when working in the __________________________.
● When working in the lab, always follow the ___________________ directions!
● In case of an accident, no matter how minor, always notify your _________________.
Study your notes/drawings of the scientific lab equipment.
The exam will consist of 40 multiple choice questions, 5 constructed responses and 1 extended response
question.