1. Scientific Process Skills Ms. Tipple 7th & 8th grade Science

2. Observing Refers to use of 5 senses to gather data about objects & events Refers to use of 5 senses to gather data about objects & events

3. Classifying  Involves grouping objects or events according to similar characteristics (e.g., shape, color, size)

4. Communicating Involves use of spoken & written words, graphs, drawings & diagrams to share information & ideas

5. Using Space/Time Relationships Involves developing an awareness of phenomena & events outside of one’s immediate environment (e.g., which soap has longest lasting bubble, which molecules are farther apart)

6. Measuring Scientists gather & share data about the world by using common standards of measurement (e.g., length, mass, volume, time). Scientists gather & share data about the world by using common standards of measurement (e.g., length, mass, volume, time).

7. Using Numbers Quantification is the essence of science, the ability to describe the world numerically is basic to all scientific endeavors

8. Formulating Hypotheses Scientific explanation that can be tested & is a key skill in the scientific method Writing if-then statements

9. Inferring Logical thought process to show a relationship between two or more observations Logical thought process to show a relationship between two or more observations

10. Predicting Forecasting future events based on observations & inferences

11. Experimenting Combines all of the process skills used in conducting a scientific investigation

12. Forming Models A model is a verbal structure of graphic representation of the physical world. Scientists develop models as a way of describing the world, then test & refine those models as more information becomes available

13. Interpreting Data Involves the analysis & synthesis of data to support or refute a hypothesis

14. Independent variable Something that the scientist changes Ask yourself “What is changing?”

15. Dependent Variable What is being measured?

16. control What is staying the same?