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SLO Scientific Method - 6th Grade Science
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If you test more than one variable - can your results be trusted?
No
Yes
2
Which of the following is considered a scientifically testable question?
Does sunlight affect growth of plants?
Why was Marie Curie the greatest Chemist?
Why is blue the best color?
Which subject do you like best?
3
Which of the following is NOT a safety protocol for science?
Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes
Never touch a hot plate while heating something up
When heating a test tube, look directly into it to watch what is happening
When smelling a chemical, always use the wafting method
4
Factors in an experiment that are intentionally changed (or what is being tested) by an experimenter....
Control Variables
Reliant Variables
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
5
What is the best hypothesis for a scientific question of: how does temperature affect growth?
when the temperature is hotter it will grow more
The temperature of the place the plant grows makes it grow
If it's dark, then it will grow more
If a plant is grown in warm temps, then growth will increase
6
This type of observation involves measuring and recording numbers
qualitative
hypothesis
quantitative
inference
7
If a plant is given unlimited amount of sunlight, then the plant will grow to its largest possible size. Independent?
sunlight
growth size
8
The things in the experiment that must be held constant and unchanged (so that we only test 1)
Independent Variables
Control Variables
Dependent Variables
9
A series of problem solving steps that help scientists answer scientific testable questions is called
controlled variables
Inferences
Observations
The Scientific Method
10
A scientific investigation must be
proven
relatable
testable
researchable
11
What must every experiment have to compare results too?
Control Group
Independent Variables
Variables
12
The variable you test (intentionally change) in an experiment is called the _________ variable.
Control
Independent
Dependent
13
When you gather information using your 5 senses you are making an....
Observation
Decision
Inference
Rule
14
Which of the following questions is a testable question?
How does kitten size affect how much luck it has?
Do cats like dogs?
Which dogs are best looking?
How does the type of food affect how well it is eaten?
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A scientific hypothesis must be
able to be manipulated
correct
able to be tested
able to be controlled
16
A statement that attempts to make sense of or give an explanation of your observations gathered is an...
observation
measurement
inference
Scientific method
17
Which of the following is NOT an inference?
My teacher likes the Cleveland Indians because I see the banner in her room
The ground is wet, it must have rained last night.
The windows are open because the air is might not working.
There are 27 students in the classroom.
18
Which of the following is a quantitative observation?
The door is closed.
The windows are open.
There are 8 brown tables.
The lights are off and the smartboard is on.
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We use this to compare our results to (to see if the change worked)
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Control Group
Manipulated Variable
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Possible answer to a scientific question
conclusion
experiment
hypothesis
data
21
A scientist is looking at a green pond with a layer of slime, and smells funny. What process skill is he using?
Measuring
Predicting
Inferring
Observing
22
The variable the results or responds to what you are testing is the ________ variable.
Independent
Control
Dependent
23
The 2 key words in a hypothesis are IF.... Then...
False
True
24
A scientist is looking at a mineral. He notices it is rough, shiny, and tastes salty. What process skill is he using?
Hypothesizing
Observing
Inferring
Measuring
25
All of the following behaviors are unacceptable during science lab EXCEPT
Visiting other lab groups to see how their lab is going.
Running to get supplies first.
Hitting your partner with a meter stick.
Helping a group member clean up.
26
How many variables can you test at a time?
3
2
as many as you want
1
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Which of the following is a qualitative observation?
There are two windows.
The 16 lights are off.
The grass outside is wet and green.
There are four chairs at each of the eight tables.
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The step of the scientific method in which you look at data to find patterns or create a graph
Experiment
Analysis
Question
Hypothesis
