Inquiry and Magnetic Unit. Scientific Investigation A fair test is one in which only one factor is tested It can be determined whether or not that factor.

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Inquiry and Magnetic Unit

Scientific Investigation A fair test is one in which only one factor is tested It can be determined whether or not that factor affected the results. Variables are factors that can affect the results. Before an investigation begins, the variables that could affect the results must be identified. Then it should be determined which one variable to change or test and which conditions should be kept the same in the experiment. A manipulated variable is the one factor that is changed or tested by the person doing the investigation. A responding variable is the result of, or response to, the changing of the manipulated variable.

Simple Scientific Investigation In a simple scientific investigation the following steps should be included: Identify a testable question (tests one variable) that can be investigated Do some simple research about the topic State a prediction that answers the question based on your research. Design an experiment to test the prediction. List the materials needed to conduct the experiment. List the steps to be followed to set up a fair test. Record and organize data in tables, graphs, or charts to figure out what the data means Explain the result (response to the manipulated variable) Compare the results of your prediction

Observation/Prediction/Inference Observation: The elephants are facing each other. Prediction: The elephants are going to fight. Inference: The elephants are mad at each other.

Diagrams A diagram is a drawing or illustration that communicates information visually. Diagrams include: A title or description of the object telling what the drawing or illustration is about. Labels of the main points of information that help identify what is in the drawing or illustration. A caption that explains the drawing or illustration.

Tables A data table is used to organize data collected in an experiment so that it can be read easily. A data table should be planned before the investigation starts. Consider the purpose of the table, the kind and number of items to be included in the table, the number of times a measurement will be made, and the units to be used. Data tables are often organized in columns and rows. The columns should have headings that show the quantity and unit of the data in that column. The manipulated variable is listed in the column on the left side. The responding variable is listed in the column(s) on the right side. If qualitative data is to be gathered, include enough space to write the observations.

Graphs Graphs are visuals used to compare data. Graphs show not only information but also relationships between the data. Graphs should include: a labeled x-axis (with a manipulated variable) and y-axis (with a responding variable) with appropriate units a scale on each axis that is appropriate for the data being graphed a title related to the data being graphed

Different Graphs Different types of graphs show different types of information. Pictographs use pictures of objects to show quantities. Bar graphs are often used to compare the quantities of different qualitative factors. Line graphs are often used when quantitative data is collected over time. Line graphs show how quantitative data changes over time or relationships between manipulated (changing) variable and responding (resulting) variable.

Polarity of Magnets Polarity Magnets and electromagnets have areas on their ends (if bar or horseshoe magnets) or on their tops and bottoms (if ceramic, plastic, or “donut” magnets) that are called poles. The magnetic pull or attraction is strongest at these poles. Every magnet has a North and a South pole. The poles of magnets affect each other in the following ways:

Poles Like Poles  If the North pole of one magnet and the North pole of another magnet are brought close to each other, they will move away from each other or repel.  The same thing happens if the South pole of one magnet and the South pole of another magnet are brought close to each other.  Like poles repel each other. Unlike Poles  If the North pole of one magnet and the South pole of another magnet are brought close to each other, they will move toward each other or attract. Unlike poles attract each other.

Attraction Magnets and electromagnets attract or tend to move toward each other (if unlike poles are near each other) and certain types of metals (mainly iron and steel). When iron nails or steel paper clips are held near a magnet, they will move toward or be attracted to the magnet.

Repulsion Magnets and electromagnets can repel or move away from each other if their like poles (North- North or South-South) are brought near each other.

Strength of Magnets The attractive strength of a magnet or electromagnet is greatest at its poles. Some magnets have a greater attraction for magnetic materials than others. The size of the magnetic attraction of a magnet or electromagnet can be measured by counting the number of objects, for example, paper clips that a magnet can pick up.