Nature of Science 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Graduated Cylinder | a tool used to measure the volume of liquids |
| Graphs, Tables, Maps | the ways in which data are recorded for a scientific experiment or investigation |
| Hand Lens | magnifying glass used to view objects up close |
| Hazard | a danger in the science lab that should be reported to the teacher |
| Hypothesis | a predicted answer to a scientific question |
| Indirect evidence | type of evidence that usually needs to be supported by one or more other pieces of evidence |
| Metric system | the system used to measure in the scientific laboratory |
| Microscope | a tool used to observe very small objects |
| Model | a representation of something |
| Observation | gathering information using the senses |
| Precaution | steps taken by students to be safe in the science lab |
| Variable | the characteristic that is tested- and changes- during an experiment |
| Volume | the amount of space that matter takes up; measured by a graduated cylinder |
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