Wonder Until

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

A testable “if…then” statement

Question 2

Scientific question

Answer 2

A problem that can be asked in the form of a question. Must have a real answer and be testable

Question 3

Experiment

Answer 3

Method to test hypotheses, only 1 variable altered

Question 4

Quantitative data

Answer 4

Numbers, mass, time

Question 5

Qualitative data

Answer 5

Colors, smells, texture

Question 6

Independent variable

Answer 6

Variable in experiment that’s not affected by others

Question 7

Dependent variable

Answer 7

Variable that depends on other functions

Question 8

Bar graph

Answer 8

Good for comparing info

Question 9

Line graph

Answer 9

Looking at trends (time, temp, etc) good for multiple sets of data

Question 10

Control group

Answer 10

Group in experiment or study that doesn’t receive treatment

Question 11

Experimental group

Answer 11

Group that receives variable that’s begging tested

Question 12

CER

Answer 12

Make a claim, provide complex scientific evidence, include thorough and accurate reasoning. Include scientific principles and how evidence supports the claim. Have scientific vocab

Question 13

Allelophathy

Answer 13

Chemical inhibition of one species by another through roots

Question 14

Bugs vs insects

Answer 14

Insects are a larger umbrella that bugs are under. Insects have 6 legs. True bugs have a retractable mouth part to suck juices

Question 15

Invasive species

Answer 15

Species that have been introduced by humans to a new area where they invade and cause harm