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TOOLS/INQUIRY SKILLS
Getting Ready for Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An accepted measurement._____________________ | standard measure |
| A __________________ measures mass. | pan balance |
| To observe very small details, you might use a _______. | microscope |
| A _______ is a testable explanation of an observation. | hypothesis |
| When you make an observation and then draw a conclusion, you make an _______. | inference |
| A scientific test in which variables are carefully controlled is an ______. | experiment |
| The first step in the scientific method is ____________? | question |
| Which tool measures volume? | beaker |
| a _____________ is a tool used to measure and compare the mass of a cup of fresh water and a cup of salt water? | pan balance |
| _____________ is an inquiry skill that is based on identifying common features. | classify |