Unit 1

Question 1

Science

Answer 1

the study of the natural world

Question 2

Scientist

Answer 2

a person who asks questions about the natural world

Question 3

Observation

Answer 3

information collected using the 5 senses

Question 4

Hypothesis

Answer 4

an idea or explanation that can be tested with an investigation

Question 5

Investigation

Answer 5

the process scientists use to answer questions

Question 6

Inference

Answer 6

a statement that explains an observation

Question 7

Empirical Evidence

Answer 7

data collected through direct observation

Question 8

Evidence

Answer 8

data gathered during an investigation

Question 9

Microscope

Answer 9

a tool for looking at objects that cannot be seen with the eye alone and it magnifies more than a hand lens.

Question 10

Pan Balance

Answer 10

tool used to measure mass with units called grams

Question 11

Spring Scale

Answer 11

tool used to measure force in units called newtons

Question 12

Triple Beam Balance

Answer 12

a tool used with one pan and 3 beams to measure mass more accurately than a pan balance

Question 13

Data

Answer 13

bits of information you observe in numbers or descriptions

Question 14

Model

Answer 14

represents something real that is too big, too small, too far away, or has too many parts to investigation directly

Question 15

2D Model

Answer 15

has length and width and can be a drawing, diagram, or a map

Question 16

3D Model

Answer 16

has length, width, and height, example is a globe

Question 17

Computer Model

Answer 17

a computer program that models an event or an object.