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5th grade science inquire test
Question | Answer |
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variable | thing that is changed in an experiment; changes the outcome of an experiment |
investigation | a procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event |
experiment | a procedure carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis |
scientists repeat experiments | to test their hypotheses |
safety during labs | wear safety goggles |
thermometer | measures temperature |
dropper | measures volume by drops |
tape measure | measures length of curved surfaces |
spring scale | measures weight or friction |
ruler | measures length of wide objects |
hand lens | makes objects appear larger |
observations | use your 5 senses |
classifying | grouping or organizing |
communicating | sharing results with others |
predict | use observations to form an idea |
inferring | using logical reasoning to make a conclusion |
measuring | compare length, mass and volume |
balance | tool that measures mass (amount of matter in an object) |
microscope | tool that makes small objects appear larger |
inquiry | an organized way to gather information and answer questions |
scientific method | series of steps that scientists use when performing an experiment |
step 1 of scientific method | observe and ask questions |
step 2 of scientific method | make a hypothesis |
step 3 of scientific method | plan an experiment |
step 4 of scientific method | conduct an experiment |
step 5 of scientific method | draw a conclusion |
step 6 of scientific method | communicate results |
scientists plan and build models | allows scientists to know how they are going to plan to do an experiment and put something in their hands that they can see |
when variables are controlled | conclusions have evidence to support the hypothesis |
when variable are not controlled | conclusion have no evidence to support the hypothesis |