Name Zeev Rosen Section 8-5

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 h ttps://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?
Science is the investigation and exploration of new information that is the result of those
investigations.

2. What is scientific inquiry?
It is the different ways scientists study the natural world and make explanations based on their
evidence.

3. How is an observation different from an inference?
An observation is finding some new information using your senses. An inference is a conclusion
based on that information.

4. How is a hypothesis different from a prediction?
A hypothesis is a guessed answer based on little evidence. A prediction is a guess at what is going
to happen.

5. How do scientists test their hypotheses?
To test their hypothesis they test their predictions and if the prediction is confirmed then in
supports the hypothesis.

6. How do scientists analyze their results?
BY looking it over by confirming their hypothesis or going back and keep experimenting.

7. What is a conclusion?
A conclusion is the final answer to an experiment and why that makes sense based on your information.

8. What are some benefits to communicating results?
Someone can correct your hypothesis or conclusion if you get it wrong.

9. Can an unsupported hypothesis ever be valuable?
Yes because after you analyze results you use the results to make your conclusion and a conclusion is
information gained from testing a hypothesis.

10. How are scientific theories and laws different?
A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many
investigations. A scientific law is a rule that that describes a repeatable pattern in nature. A scientific law does not
explain why or how the pattern happens.

11. What are the results of scientific inquiry?

New materials and technology, 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?

Base, prefix, conversion rate.

2. Why did scientists create the International System of Units [SI] and why is it so easy to convert between metric
[SI] units?
So that people in different parts of the world who use different units of measurement can communicate their
measurements with each other without confusion. It's easy to convert because you just divide or multiply by ten.

3. How are precision and accuracy different?
Precision is how close you results are to each other accuracy is how close your results are to the
correct information.

4. What is the advantage to using scientific notation?
If you have to write a big number it will take up a lot of space. Scientific notation has you write in very short
values.

5. Why is calculating percentage of error helpful?
Because it puts the number of errors in percentage instead of putting it into a huge number.

6. What are five tools that scientists use and what is each one used for? [pgs. 16-18]

1. Science journal-record observations,write questions and hypotheses, collect data, and
analyze results.
2. A balance-To measure the mass of an object.
3.Thermometer-measure the temperature of substances.
4. Calculator-make quick calculations using your data.
5. Computer- Analyze results more quickly.