5th grade Unit 1 lesson 1 Flashcards
what do paleontologists study?
the history of life on Earth
what is an investigation?
A procedure carried out to observe study or test something in order to learn more about it
what skills do all scientists use?
1observation-5 senses
2compare-finding ways objects and events are simmalair &different
How do scientists observe?
5 senses to collect information
how do scientists compare?
finding ways objects and events are simmalair &different
what is science?
Is the study of the natural world and involes making observations and performing investigations
what is evidence?
Imformation that collectted during a scientific method
give example of direct evidence.
give example of indirect evidence
direct-fossils of dinosaurs and their skulls
indirect-finding a fossil print
what was Dr Redi’s investigation/experiment?
To see if maggots are born fom rotten meat or flies
Make observations and ask_______________
Plan and conduct__________________
use ______________to explain observations.
1questions
2expirements
3data/evidence
What does it mean to draw conclusions?
Write up ur information that is backed up with evidence
what things do you need to remember about drawing conclusions?
- must be backed up by evidence
- some judge the conclusion based on how much evidence is given
- also judge how well the evidence supports the conclusion
when should you draw your conclusions?
After ur expirements/repeat investagiations think about what you can infere from your observations
what should you use to draw conclusions?
observations
inferences
opionion
what is observation?
Information collected by using the senses
