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5th grade science inquire test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |