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Be a Scientist 2A
Science skills and Scientific Method
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Make a model | shows how something in real life looks |
| observe | to look carefully |
| compare | telling how something is alike or different |
| classify | put things in groups |
| measure | how large or how heavy an object is |
| record data | to write down what you observe |
| Put things in Order | to arrange them in some way |
| Infer | to use what you know to figure something out |
| How do scientists learn new things? | They Investigate, predict, draw conclusions, and communicate |
| Investigate | Make a plan and try it out |
| predict | use what you know to tell what you think will happen |
| draw conclusions | use what you observe to explain what happens |
| communicate | write, draw, or tell your ideas. |
| Scientific Method | the steps a scientist uses to investigate. |
| What are the steps of the Scientific Method? | Observe, Ask a question, Make a prediction, Make a plan, follow the plan, record the results (data), Try the plan again, and Draw a conclusion. |
| The 5 Safety Tips | Tell about accident/spills right away, Be careful with sharp objects or glass, Wear your goggles when told, Wash your hands, Keep workplace neat and clean up when you are done. |