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When you use one or more of your 5 senses to gather information about the world you are
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observing
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What do scientists do to increase the power of their senses?
use microscopes or instruments to help make more detailed observations
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How do scientists keep careful records of their scientific observations?
by writing or drawing in a notenook
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What are a few examples of scientific observation ______________.
- 1. Hear a dog bark
- 2. Counting 12 green seeds
3.smelling smoak
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Data
The information collected through observation something called evidence
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Infferring
When you interpret an observation,or making an inference
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How do people make infecence?________________________.
- 1.Combine evidence and2.your experience or prior knowlege
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An inference is not a fact it is only one of many __________________________.
Possible Interpretation
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What are some possible examples of inferences?
If you her a dog bark you may infer someone is at your front door.
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How do scientist find out if a inference is correct?
Investigate further
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Classifyng
Grouping things together in many way so it is easier to study.
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What are a few examples of way in which scientists can classify items?
by size, shape, by use, color, texture, and by other important characteristics.
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What helps people understand things they do not observe directly?
making models
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What are some examples of models used by scientists?
Physical models, diagrams, posters, drawings, 3-D structures, and mental models.
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Communicating
The process of sharing ideas and information to other people.
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What are some examples of ways that people communicate with others?
Writing, reading, speaking, making models, and listening.
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What reasons do scientists communicate?
To share results, to share information, to share opinions.
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How do scientists usually communicate to others about their work?
In journals/notebooks, over the telephone/cellphone (talk/text), in letters/mail, on the internet (email/instant message/face time/facebook)
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(Teacher)
What is a science inquiry?
Is the intellectual side of science. It is thinking like a scientist-being inquisitive, asking why, and searching for answers.
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(Teacher)
What scientific steps are followed by scientific inquiry?
- 1. Beginning with a question2. Designing an investigation3. Gathering evidence4. Formulating an answer5. Communicating the investigation process and results
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Converting from one unit to another involes the skill of ________________________________.
Calculating
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what is the unit scientist use to measure time?
Seconds
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Water boils at _______________.
100 oc
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Temperature is measured in degrees
celsius (oC using a Celsius Thermometer)
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How do you find the weight of something or someone
scale
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Larger Masses are measured in
Kilograms
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