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Investigations
Investigations (Unit 1)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classify | to arrange into groups based on ways things or people are alike |
| Physical Property | size, shape, color, density, magnetism, solubility, mass, and texture |
| System | a group of related natural objects or forces |
| Analyze | to study or examine something carefully |
| Conserve | to preserve or protect resources |
| Scientific Investigation | using the scientific method to answer a question |
| Model | a three-dimensional representation of something |
| Control | the experimental setup that stays the same |
| Variable | the part of an experiment that changes |
| Evidence | proof that supports or does not support a hypothesis |
| Balance | tool that measures mass |
| Spring Scale | tool that measures force |
| Sieve | separates large particles from very fine particles; could also be a screen |
| Thermometer | tool that measures temperature |
| Meter Stick | tool that measures distance |
| Graduated Cylinder | tool that accurately measures small amounts of liquid |
| Beaker | tool that measures large amounts of liquid |
| Hypothesis | an educated guess |
| Scientific Method | ask a question, form a hypothesis, test hypothesis, analyze results, form conclusions |
| Accurate | how close a result is to the true value |