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Beginning of year
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bunsen Burner | Uses a flame to heat objects |
| Notebook | Used to record data |
| Hot Plate | Uses electricity to heat objects |
| Graduated Cylinder | Used to measure the exact amount and volume of liquids |
| Meter Stick | Used to measure length |
| Stopwatch | Used to measure time |
| Eyedropper | Allows you to add a small amout of liquid one drop at a time |
| Beaker | Container used to hold and measure liquids |
| Flask | Used to hold and measure liquids or powders |
| Spring Scale | Measures the weight of an object (affected by gravity) |
| Balance Scale | Measure the mass of an object (NOT affected by gravity) |
| Gloves | Used to protect hands |
| Goggles | Used to protect eyes |
| Funnel | Makes pouring easier |
| Lab Apron | Used to protect clothing |
| Strainer or Sieve | Separates bigger materials from smaller ones |
| Waft | Fan the air to get the scent of the smell |
| Dispose | To throw away or get rid of something |
| Prevent | To keep something from happening |
| Procedure | Steps followed during an experiment |
| Independent Variable | The part of the experiment that is changed |
| Scientific Method | Question, research, hypothesis, procedure, observations, data, and conclusion |
| Observation | Noticing something about the world around you; using your five senses |
| Inference | Using clues to find the answer |
| Classify | To sort into groups based on physical properties |
| Conclusion | A summary of what was learned |
| Data | Information gathered from an investigation |
| Hand Lens | A plastic tool used to magnify objects |
| Mass | The amount of matter in an object |
| Volume | The amount of space something takes up |
| Thermometer | Used to measure the thermal energy of an object |
| Investigation | A plan for asking questions and testing possible answers |
| Buoyancy | Able to float because of its shape |
| Hypothesis | An educated guess about what will happen in an experiment |
| Weight | The force of gravity acting on an object |