Science - 1st Qtr Flashcards
Scientist needs _______ and _______.
- scientific attitudes and values
- science process skills
science process skills includes what?
- observing
- measuring
3 classifying - comparing
- inferring
- communicating
Is a science process skill used in gathering information about objects and events.
Observing
They are statements of what you see, taste, smell, feel, and hear.
Observations
You make observations using your ___________.
senses
What are the 5 examples of senses?
sight, taste, smell, hearing, and touch
What are the two types of observation?
qualitative and quantitative
Is a type of observations made using the senses and they are descriptive is called?
qualitative observations
Is a type of observations involving numbers or quantities and they used tools like balance, ruler meterstick and measuring cup in gathering observations is called?
quantitative observations
Is a tool used to magnify small objects?
Hand lens
Is a tool that helps you see tiny objects, like bacteria, that cannot be seen by the naked eye.
Microscope
Micro means what?
small
Are used to study distant objects in the sky and it makes a distant object appear large is called?
Telescopes
They are containers for heating small amount of liquids are called?
Test tubes
Is used to hold test tubes in place is called?
test tube rack
Is used to heat materials is called?
alcohol lamp
It handles test tube or vial when heating or transferring it to another place is called?
test tube holder
Is used to contain liquids and to measure their volumes is called?
flask
This may also be used for containing and measuring the volume of liquids is called?
beaker
Is used in measuring the volume of liquids is called?
graduated cylinder
In science, exact observations about height, length, and weight are gathered by __________.
measuring
Distance or length is measured using
tape measure, meterstick and ruler.
True or False: Units like millimeter (mm), meter (m), and kilometer (km), describe distance or length.
True
Measures the amount of matter in an object using a balance or scale?
Mass
What are units used to describe mass?
Milligram (mg), gram (g) and kilogram (kg)
Is the space an object occupies?
Volume
Used to describe volume of liquids?
Milliliter (mL) and liter (L)
Units used for volume of solids?
cubic centimeter (cm3) or cubic meter (m3)
Measures how hot or how cold an object is?
Temperature
Temperature can be measured using a _______.
Thermometer
The units to describe temperature are?
degree Celsius
degree Fahrenheit
Can be measured using a clock or a calendar?
Time
The units for time are?
seconds (s)
minutes (m)
days
months
years
It means putting different things together based on their similarities. It is another science process skill.
Classifying
When you observe, you tell what you actually see, feel, hear, smell, and taste. When you tell what you think or explain what you had observed, you are 1. ______ or making an 2. ______.
- inferring
- inference
True or False: An inference is not always correct.
True
Is using one’s knowledge to make an intelligent guess about what will happen next.
Predicting
Are made by searching for a pattern about what has happened is called?
Predictions
PAGASA releases weather forecasts daily. What does PAGASA stands for?
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration.
They study the weather and other atmospheric phenomena.
Meteorologists
It involves making inferences about future events based on current evidences and past experiences.
Predicting
Sharing ideas and information about what you discovered in science is called?
Communicating
True or False: There are many ways of communicating in science. These include written or spoken words, drawings and illustrations, tables and charts, graphic organizers, and graphs.
True
True or False: Communication becomes more effective if qualitative and quantitative observations are used.
True
True or False: Illustrations can help you better understand and describe your observations.
True
True or False: Tables and charts are also useful in recording and presenting your data and observations.
True
True or False: Graphic organizers are tools used to systematically present different data and how much each relate to one another.
True
Is a person who possesses expertise in science.
scientist
Studies living things like plants and animals.
biologist
Studies the structure and properties of matter and how they undergo changes.
chemist
Study celestial bodies like planets, stars and galaxies.
Astronomers
studies the formation of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions.
volcanologist
Studies the materials that form Earth, as well as the processes and the history that shaped it.
geologist
Studies the seas and oceans of Earth. This area includes the depth and other properties of the water, the organisms living in it, and the uses of their resources.
oceanographer
Studies weather and makes weather forecast.
meteorologist
It means asking questions, finding answers to questions, and discovering new things.
Curiosity
When you make a comment or describe an object based on what is actually observed. It does not involve feelings in making an observation, interpretation, and conclusion.
Objectivity
It is a scientific value that you do an activity and you report the data observed truthfully even if it is different from your classmates.
Honesty
Is an important virtue in performing long and difficult experiments. You have to bear with trials, and persevere without complaint.
Patience
It means you are persistent and you have the will power to finish a task that was started.
Determination
Scientific investigations will not always be successful. The information from a failed investigation may lead to further studies and new discoveries.
Acceptance of failure.
Scientific attitudes and values includes?
curiosity, objectivity, honesty, patience, determination, and acceptance of failure
