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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hypothesis | possible answer for a ser of observations or answer to scientific question |
| questions scientists ask | when did life first evolve on earth? |
| questions scientists ask | why do mitochondria resemble some species or bacteria? |
| questions scientists ask | how do sea tortoises navigate? |
| SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS | biologists ask many questions to help them understand living systems |
| how to test hypothesis | experiments |
| variables | all factors that can change in an experiment |
| controlled experiment | experiment in which only one variable is changed at at time |
| balance | tool used to measure mass |
| graduated cylinder | beaker marked in intervals that is used to measure volume |
| microscope | tool used to produce magnified images of small objects |
| spring scale | tool used to measure weight and force |
| thermometer | tool used to measure temperature |
| test tube | a cylindrical tube smaller than a beaker |
| graphs, charts, tables | interpret, present, and organize data |
| manipulated variable | purposely changed to test hypothesis |
| manipulated variable | sometimes called independent variable |
| safety | read entire lab procedure before experiment |
| safety | only perform assigned experiment when given permission |
| safety | know where all safety equipment is |
| safety | wear closed toed shoes and goggles |
| safety | never taste chemicals |
| safety | always ask teacher if you don't understand something |
| safety | dispose of all wastes and chemicals properly |
| safety | wear cotton clothing |