Name Shashank Ramji Section 8-1

Scientific Problem Solving Nature of Science Lessons 1 & 2 Tiered Vocabulary and Informational
Text Dependent Questions
Textbook Reference pgs. NOS 4 NOS 18

SWBAT:
Utilize the 7-steps strategy with key terms, and answer text dependent questions using the textbook as a reference.

I: 7-Steps Strategy for Key Terms

I. Review the vocabulary for the new unit using this Quizlet link https://quizlet.com/_2gz3xa

a. Select Flashcards.

Note: In Flashcards, select term first and be sure to follow this 7 steps strategy:
Model: acceleration

1. Look at the term and make a mental note as to the way it is spelled.
2. Listen to the term and make a mental note as to how the term is pronounced.
3. Say the term 3 times out loud.
4. Think about how the term can be used in general without looking at the definition. [For example, at school,
home, and/or in everyday language, etc.] Does it have multiple meanings?
5. Review the meaning of the term as it relates to the science content.
6. Visualize an image that best represents this term as it relates to its science definition.
7. Continue to review the vocabulary to be able to use it in both oral and written language.

2. Select Learn and type in the term for the definition provided.

3. Take the test [MC, matching, and T/F only] for all terms available.

Note: Screenshot the image of your name and score on Quizlet and insert it below.
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II: Answering Text Dependent Questions for Lessons 1 & 2

Note: Read the text pages NOS 4 - NOS 18 and answer the Reading Summary Questions for Lessons 1 & 2 in bold
black.
Text Dependent Questions for Lesson 1: pgs. NOS 4 - NOS 11

1. What is science?
the investigation and exploration of natural events
and of the new information that results from those
investigations

2. What is scientific inquiry?

The process that uses a variety of skills to answer
questions or test ideas

3. How is an observation different from an inference?

An observation is the results of using your senses
to gather information whereas an inference an
explanation using prior knowledge.

4. How is a hypothesis different from a prediction?

A hypothesis is a possible explanation for an
observation that can be tested by scientific
investigations whereas a prediction is a statement of
what will happen next in a sequence of events.

5. How do scientists test their hypotheses?

Scientists test hypotheses by Designing an
experiment, making a model, Gather and evaluate
evidence, and collect data/record observations.

6. How do scientists analyze their results?

The scientists analyze results by graphing the
results, classify info, make calculations, and other
processes.
7. What is a conclusion?
A conclusion is a summary of the information gained
from testing a hypothesis.

8. What are some benefits to communicating results?

Benefits are that other scientists can test your
solutions, and you can become famous.

9. Can an unsupported hypothesis ever be valuable?

Yes, it can because another scientist can support
it.

10. How are scientific theories and laws different?

A scientific law states that an event will occur
whereas a scientific theory states how or why an event
occurs.

11. What are the results of scientific inquiry?

The results of scientific inquiries are new
materials and technology, as well as new objects or
events, and answers to questions.

Text Dependent Questions for Lesson 2: pgs. NOS 12 - NOS 18

1. What are three qualities of the metric [SI] system?

3 qualities of the metric system are SI Base Units,
SI Unit Prefix, and easy conversion to a new system.

2. Why did scientists create the International System of Units [SI] and why is it so easy to convert between metric
[SI] units?
Scientists created SI when there was trouble in
measurement. The people were confused on what system to
convert to. They couldnt agree so they created their
own system, the SI and thus ended the fight for
measurement and people measured happily ever after. It
is so easy to convert to SI because of its simplicity
and ultimate sophistication.

3. How are precision and accuracy different?

Precision is a description of how close

measurements are to each other whereas accuracy is how
close a measurement is to an accepted value.
4. What is the advantage to using scientific notation?
The advantage to using scientific notation is that
you can write time consuming, hard-to-read numbers into
simple, readable numbers.

5. Why is calculating percentage of error helpful?

Calculating percent of error is helpful because it
can determine the size of your experimental error.

6. What are five tools that scientists use and what is each one used for? [pgs. 16-18]
The first tool that scientists use is a Science
Journal. They record observations and hypotheses with
it. The second tool that scientists use are balances.
They use them to check the proper weights of a liquid
or substance. Another tool that scientists use is
Glassware. The scientists use these to measure out a
liquid or substance. The fourth tool that scientists
use are thermometers. They use this to measure the
temperature of substances. One more tool that
scientists use are calculators. They use this to
calculate integers and make calculations to support
their hypotheses. The last tool that scientists use are
computers. They use computers to collect, compile, and
analyse data more quickly than they ever could before.