science and engineering practices

Question 1

scientific method

Answer 1

the way scientist study and learn about the world.

Question 2

observation

Answer 2

using or five senses to gather information about something.

Question 3

Qualitative observation

Answer 3

using your senses to describe the characteristics of an object-color

Question 4

Quantitative observation

Answer 4

using numbers of measurements to describe something.

Question 5

inference

Answer 5

An explanation of an observation based based on prior knowledge.

Question 6

hypothsis

Answer 6

A prediction based on prior knowledge. Always written in an if then statement.

Question 7

variable

Answer 7

Any factor that can be manipulated, controlled for or measured in an experiment.

Question 8

Control Variable

Answer 8

What must stay the same in the experiment.

Question 9

Manipulated/Independent Variable

Answer 9

The thing that you are testing or changing in an experiment and it is graphed on the x-axis.

Question 10

Dependent/Responding Variable

Answer 10

What you measuring or observing in an experiment and it is graphed on a Y-axis.

Question 11

C-E-R

Answer 11

Claim,Evidence,Reasoning

Question 12

Reasoning

Answer 12

the how or why the evidence supports our claim scientific rule.

Question 13

conclusion

Answer 13

A Written summary of an experiment that uses evidence to prove what you learned.

Question 14

Evidence

Answer 14

Scientific data that supports your claim.

Question 15

Claim

Answer 15

Is the answer to the question you are

trying to answer.

Question 16

mineral

Answer 16

A substance that is formed naturally in the earth. is inorganic, has a definite chemical composition and has a crystal.

Question 17

streak

Answer 17

The color of a mineral’s powder when it is rubber against a porcelain plate.

Question 18

luster

Answer 18

That way the surface of a mineral reflects light.

Question 19

Inorganic

Answer 19

Not derived from living matters.

Question 20

Crystel

Answer 20

A solid formation that follows a pattern.

Question 21

Hardness

Answer 21

The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral.

Question 22

Cleavage

Answer 22

The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces.

Question 23

Fracture

Answer 23

The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface.

Question 24

Mohs hardness Scale

Answer 24

A scale used to classify minerals.

Question 25

Formula

Answer 25

A set of chemical symbols showing in makeup of a chemical compound.