Nature of Science Vocabulary and Key Questions
describes a process in nature that can be tested by repeated experiments
Law
an explanation of how natural process works, can’t be proven true or false
Theory
a measure of the size of a body or region in three dimensional space
Volume
a series of steps followed to solve problems.
Scientific method
a method of thinking that uses questions, observations, and logic
Critical thinking
a prescribed decimal place that determines the amount of rounding off to be done based on the precision of the measurement.
Significant figures
a description of how close a measurement is to the true value of the quantity measured.
Accuracy
a measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object.
Weight
a factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis
Variable
the application of science
Technology
a measure of the amount of matter in an object.
Mass
a method to observe, study and experiment to find the nature of things.
Science
a method of expressing a number as multiplied by 10 to some power
Scientific notation
a measure of the straight line distance between two points
Length
the exactness of a measurement
Precision
Dissecting pan
Dissecting pins
Forceps
Scissors
Probe
Magnifying glass
Safety goggles
Triple beam balance
Graduated cylinder
Test tube
Scaple
Test tube rack
Hot plate
Dropper
Thermometer
Microscope
Beaker
slide
Cover slip
Funnel
Meter stick
Test tube brush
Mortar and pestle
Concave lens
Magnet
Watch glass
Crucible
Florence Flask
Scoopula
Erlenmeyer flask
Ring stand
Tongs
Clamp
Stirring rod
Spatula
Gas Burner
What helps us remember the steps in the scientific method?
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