Inquiry, Earth, and Sun Flashcards
1
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Inquiry
A
Asking questions to make + test discoveries
2
Q
Iteration
A
Repitition of a product (multpile models)
3
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Criteria
A
Standard for judging/goal
4
Q
Constraint
A
Limiting factor
ex. time + materials
5
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Observation
A
Detected with senses
1. Qualitative - quality
2. Quantitative - quantity
6
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Inference
A
Drawing conclusions based on observations
7
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Scientific Method
A
- Probelm
- Research to hypothesize
- Testing
- Analyze
- Conclude + Communicate
8
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Hypothesis
A
- Educated guess
Includes:
1. Manipulated variable
2. Responding variable
3. Reasoning
9
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Manipulated/Independent Variable
A
You change this variable on purpose
10
Q
Responding/Dependent Variable
A
Measuring the result
11
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Control Variable
A
Kept the same for accuracy
12
Q
Why is inquiry important?
A
Questions can lead to discoveries + inventions
13
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Rotation
A
- Spinning on axis
- Earth spins on “rotation axis” (poles)
- Result: day/night
- Time: 24 hours
- Direction: counterclockwise or west to east
14
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Revolution
A
- object (Earth) moves around another object (Sun)
- Result: year
- Time: 365.2 days
- Direction: counterclockwise or west to east
15
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Tilted Axis
A
- Earth’s axis tilted 23.5 degrees
- North pole tilted toward Polaris (North Star)
- Reason why earth’s orbit not perfect
