First Quarter Study Guide for Science

First Quarter Study Guide for Science

*Please review the textbook Science Fusion unit 1 "Work Like a Scientist" (pg. 3-40) and unit 2 "Technology and Our World" (pg. 41-61.)

Lesson 1: How Do We Use Inquiry Skills? (pg. 3-12)

Be able to:

-observe a picture and write about what you observe

-match the eight inquiry skills to their definition

Key Vocabulary:

·         observe

·         compare

·         measure

·         infer

·         plan an investigation

·         classify

·         predict

·         make a model

Chapter 2: How Do We Use Science Tools? (pg. 13-22)

Be able to:

-match the science tools to their definition

-choose the correct science tool for the activity

-list things that you can measure with a specific science tool

Key Vocabulary

·         tape measure

·         balance

·         thermometer

·         measuring cup

·         hand lens

·         ruler

·         scale

Chapter 4: How Do Scientists Think? (pg. 25-40)

Be able to:

-list the four steps that scientist take when they investigate:

1-observe and ask a question

2-make a hypothesis

3-test and draw conclusions

4-communicate

Key Vocabulary:

·         investigate

·         hypothesis

·         draw conclusions

·         communicate

Unit 2 "Technology and Our World" (pg. 41-61)

Chapter 1: What is the Design Process? (pg. 43-54)

Be able to:

-write about the stages of the design process

-identify different kinds of engineers

Key Vocabulary:

·         engineer

·         design process

·         materials

·         find a problem

·         solution

·         test and improve

·         plan and build

Chapter 2: What is Technology? (pg. 57-61)

Be able to:

-identify different pieces of technology

Key Vocabulary:

·         technology