4th Grade- Scientific Method/Tools

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What scientific tool measures mass in grams?

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Pan balance

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A metric ruler measures length in...

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Centimeters (cm)

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What is the FIRST step in the scientific method?

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State your PROBLEM

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In the scientific method, when you make an educated GUESS based on your research, you are making a...

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Hypothesis

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When doing science in class, you don't have to clean up spills quickly.

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False

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What do you do after making a hypothesis?

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Conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that remains constant.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in the scientific method?

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To summarize the results of the experiment and determine if the hypothesis was supported.