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Science Into Test
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8th Grade
09/22/2013

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Responding Variable
Definition
the variable that is expected to change in response to the manipulated variable
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Hypothosis
Definition
a possible explanation for a set of observation or an answer to a scientific question
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Manipulated Variable
Definition
the variable that scientist change
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Observation
Definition
using all five senses to gather information
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Science
Definition
a way of learning about the natural world through observations and logical reasoning
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Science Method
Definition
involves a series of steps that are used to investicate a natural occurrence
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Scientific Law
Definition
a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
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Scientific Theory
Definition
a well-tested idea that explains and connects a wide range of observations
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Variable
Definition
an element that is able to change or adapt in an experiment
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Graduated Cylinder
Definition
accurately measure the volume of liquid or an object
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Meter Stick
Definition
used to measure stuff onger thatn 12 inches
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Stop watch
Definition
to accurately time something
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Thermometer
Definition
to find the temperature of something
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Triple Beam Balance
Definition
to find the weight and mass of an object
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What is the first thing you should do to conduct an experiment safely?
Definition
follow the teachers directions and if you have q question ask
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all of the land masses on the earthwere connected together at one time
Definition
scientific theory
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knocking on wood will prevent something bad from happening
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superstition
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the earth's gravitational pull
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scientific law
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"step ona crack and break your mother's back"
Definition
superstition
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When designing an experiment what is the first think you need to do?
Definition
find your problem/question
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What characteristic must be true of a good hypothesis?
Definition
it ahs to be an "if,then" statement
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The many ways that scientists study the natural world is called
Definition
science
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Examples:

                           1.  Force-mass x acceleration

                          2.  Earth's gravitational pull

 

Definition
Scientific Law
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Plate tectonics- all of the landmasses on the earth were connected together at one time.  The supercontinent was called Pagaea.
Definition
Scientific Theroy
Term
Any belief, based on fear or ignorance, that is inconsistent with the known laws of science.  Some people believe it is true and rational, but it isn't.
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Superstition
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What is the series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence
Definition

1. problem/question

2. observation/research

3. formulate a hypothesis

4. experiment

5. collect and analyze results

6. conclusion

7. communicate the results

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develop a question or _______ that cabn abe solved through experimentation
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problem
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Make _______ and research your topic of interest.
Definition
observation
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Pedict a possible answer to the problem or question
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formulate a hypothesis
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develope and follow a procedure
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experiment
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Modify the procedure if needed confirm the results by retesting.
Definition
collect and analyze
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A statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis
Definition
conclusion
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The dependent, or responding variable, is the factor that _________ as a result of changes made in the independent vaiable.
Definition
may change
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Observations usually lead to ________
Definition
gathering information
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Which term involves using one or more of the five senses to gather information
Definition
observation
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A term fo rthe many ways in which scientists study the world areound them is____
Definition
scientific inquiry
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Alternative name for manipulated variable
Definition
indepentent variable
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Alternative name for responding variable
Definition
dependent variable
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An investigation in which all variables except one remain constatn is called a ___________
Definition
controlled experiment
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The system of measurement scientists use is called the _________________
Definition
International system of units
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A model that imitates a real-world situation is call a(n)
Definition
simulation
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Most modern scientific equipment is connected to ________ which allow scientists to record, store, and analyze data.
Definition
computers
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four main branches of science
Definition
earth, science, physical science, life science
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a logical interpretation based on obervations or prior knowledge is a(n) __________
Definition
inference
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a way of learining about he natural world through observations and logical reasoning is ______
Definition
science
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The variable that is expected to change during an experiment is the __________
Definition
responding variable
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