Unit 1 Science Test

Front

Why must you wear goggles during a science investigation?

Back

Goggles help to protect your eyes.

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The size, amount, or quantity of something.

Back

measurement

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A set of procedures that scientists follow to answer a question and make a claim.

Back

Descriptive investigation

Front

A way of learning about the world through observations and experiments.

Back

Science

Front

Guidelines for a solution

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criteria

Front

Person who solves problems by using math and science.

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engineer

Front

The first model or example

Back

prototype

Front

Jensen observes many frogs living in a pond. She wants to investigate the frogs. What is the most useful first step she could follow?

Back

Ask a question, such as “What foods do frogs find in a pond?

Front

Emma likes using the lamp in her bedroom. However, the light from the lamp is very bright. Sometimes Karen wants the light to be dimmer.

To improve the lamp, what is the next step Karen should follow?

Back

Brainstorm ideas for solving a problem

Front

Henry observes the trees in his neighborhood. Which would be the best goal for a science investigation of the trees?

Back

1. answering a question about trees, such as “What causes trees to drop their leaves?”