Name Emily Rubenstein Section 3

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.

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 natural events and of new information that results from
those explorations.

2. What is scientific inquiry?
Scientific inquiry is a process that uses a variety of skills and tools to answer questions or to test
ideas.


3. How is an observation different from an inference?
An inference is a logical explanation while an observation is something that you actually experience.


4. How is a hypothesis different from a prediction?
A prediction is what scientists think they will find as opposed to a hypothesis which is a possible
explanation.

5. How do scientists test their hypotheses?
Scientists test their hypotheses by designing the experiment and seeing the conclusion of the end
result.

6. How do scientists analyze their results?
By making additional inferences and reviewing the data.

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?

By communicating results, other scientist can excel in the research they are doing and it helps for
scientific knowledge to move forward and advance.

9. Can an unsupported hypothesis ever be valuable?
Yes, an unsupported hypothesis can be valuable because even if it's wrong, it still helps you learn about
the topic and you can always revise and edit your hypothesis to make it more accurate.

10. How are scientific theories and laws different?

They are different because while a scientific theory is an explanation of an observation, or a real
experience, a scientific law does not explain why its correct.

11. What are the results of scientific inquiry?

Results from scientific inquiry are sometimes new and improved technology, materials, or answer to
questions.

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

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

The three qualities of the metric system are SI base units, SI unit prefixes and converting among SI
units.


2. Why did scientists create the International System of Units [SI] and why is it so easy to convert between metric
[SI] units?
They did this so that there was no confusion when talking about measurement and its so easy to
convert because its based on multiples of 10.

3. How are precision and accuracy different?

Precision and accuracy are different because with accuracy it has to be exactly right as opposed to
precision which is more based on the process.

4. What is the advantage to using scientific notation?

An advantage to using scientific notation is that the numbers you write will be shorter.

5. Why is calculating percentage of error helpful?

This is important because it helps to determine how how badly you messed up.

6. What are five tools that scientists use and what is each one used for? [pgs. 16-18]
Science journal- used to record observations and collect data.
Balances- A balance is used to find the mass of an object.
Glassware- Used to hold liquids.
Thermometre- Used the measure the temperatures of substances.
Calculator- helps you determine the answers to mathematical problems.