Name Kayla 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?
Science is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the
new information that results from the investigation.

2. What is scientific inquiry?

A process that uses a variety of skills and tools to answer questions
and test ideas.

3. How is an observation different from an inference?

An inference is a logical explanation based on an observation.

4. How is a hypothesis different from a prediction?

A hypothesis is a possible explanation for an observation and a
prediction is a statement of what will happen next.

5. How do scientists test their hypotheses?

Scientists design experiments, make models, gather and evaluate
evidence and collect data to test their hypothesis.

6. How do scientists analyze their results?

Scientists graph results, classify information and make calculations to
analyze their results.

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, scientists can evaluate and test each others
work and even make faster progress in their own research.

9. Can an unsupported hypothesis ever be valuable?

Even an unsupported hypothesis is important because you gain valuable
information and you can always test it again.

10. How are scientific theories and laws different?

Scientific theory is an explanation of observations that is based on
knowledge gained from observations and events and a scientific law is a
rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature.

11. What are the results of scientific inquiry?

The results of scientific inquiry are 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?

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?
The International System of Units was creating to end the confusion when
people different

3. How are precision and accuracy different?

Accuracy is doing something perfectly and accuracy is doing something
well multiple times

4. What is the advantage to using scientific notation?

When you use scientific notation, the values are easier to read and take
up less space.

5. Why is calculating percentage of error helpful?

Calculating percentage of error can help you 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]
1. Science journals which are used to record observations, write
questions and hypotheses, collect data and analyze the results of
scientific inquiry.
2. Balances which are used to measure the mass of an object
3. Glassware which is used to hold or measure the value of liquids.
4. Thermometers which are used to measure the temperature of
substances.
5. Calculators which are used to make quick calculations using data.
6. Computers which are used to collect, compile and analyze data
quickly, prepare research reports, and share data and ideas
worldwide.