Question | Answer |
ask questions about the natural world | scientist |
the study of the natural world | science |
information collected by using five senses | observation |
to answer questions | investigation |
an idea or explanation | hypothesis |
a statement that explains an observation | inference |
is used to measure mass in units called grams | pan balance |
is used to measure force in units call newtons | spring scale |
the bits of information you observe are called | data |
represents something real that is to big or to small or has to many parts to observe directly | model |
has length and width | two-dimensional model |
an object that has length, width, and hight | three-dimensional model |
a computer program that models an event or object | computer model |
when people collect information by using their five senses they make a | observation |
a tool used to measure the mass of an object is a | pan balance |
when people ask questions, make observations,and use other methods to gather data about an object or event or object they are doing a | investigation |
someone who makes a statement that explains an observation is making a | inference |
if you want to measure the pull of a force, such as the force of gravity, you would use a tool called a | spring scale |
amira wants to compare close up views of different bird feathers. Which tool should she use | microscore |
during gym class, Julia had an ice pack on one arm. You think she must have hurt her arm. What scientific skill did you use | inference |
the use of scientific and mathematical principals to devolop | engenering |