Methods of Science

Ruler/meter stick

Measures length

beaker

holds/pours liquids

graduated cylinder

measure volume

triple beam balance

measures mass

thermometer

measures temperature

binoculars

view distant land forms/incoming weather

compass

determines direction

Wind vane

determines wind direction

anemometer

determines wind speed

streak plate

identifies materials

ask questions - observation

first step of scientific inquiry

hypothesis/predict - hypothesis ( explanation of observation that can be tested.

second step of scientific inquiry

test hypothesis - test if prediction is true

third step of scientific inquiry

analyze results - organize data, so look for patterns and results.

fourth step of scientific inquiry

Draw conclusions - summary of the data

fifth step of scientific inquiry

communicate results - share results with scientific community

sixth step of scientific inquiry

further scientific inquiry - verify results

seventh step of scientific inquiry

Scientific Inquiry

Process of doing science (gaining new info with research)

scientific theory

explanation of observation that is based on knowledge gained.

scientific law

a rule that describes a pattern in nature.

Length

meter (m)

Time

seconds (s)

mass

kilogram (kg)

Tempurature

Kelvin (k)

kilo-

10-3 (k)

deci-

10- -1 (d)

centi-

10- -2 (c )

milli-

10- -3 (m)

micro-

10- -6

nano-

10- -9 (n)

pico-

10- -12 (p)

mega-

10-6 (M)

Hecta

10-2 (H)

Deca

10 (D)