Name: Cassie 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.
Cassie Wong


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 those investigations.

2. What is scientific inquiry?

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?

A observation is information based on your senses and an inference is an explanation based on your
knowledge or experience.

4. How is a hypothesis different from a prediction?

A prediction is a statement on what will happen next and a hypothesis is a possible explanation as
an observation that can can be tested out.

5. How do scientists test their hypotheses?

Scientists test their predictions which also tests their hypothesis at the same time.

6. How do scientists analyze their results?
Scientists analyze their results by making additional inferences after reviewing their 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?

Scientists can evaluate and test others work and make progress go faster in others research.

9. Can an unsupported hypothesis ever be valuable?

Yes it can because you learn something new whether it was supported or not.
10. How are scientific theories and laws different?
The scientific theory is an explanation on events that is based on knowledge gained from many
observations, and 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 the 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?

The three qualities of the metric [SI] system are base units, 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?
Scientists created the SI so confusion and common factors would be eliminated, and you can easily
convert between metric units because you can multiply or divide by a factor of ten.

3. How are precision and accuracy different?

Precision is the closeness of two or more measurements each other, and accuracy refers to the
closeness of a measured value to a standard or known value.

4. What is the advantage to using scientific notation?

The advantage of using scientific notation is that you can write a very small or large values in a
short form.

5. Why is calculating percentage of error helpful?

It can help someone 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]
Science Journal- Its used to record observation, write questions and hypotheses, collect data, and
analyze the results of scientific inquiry.
Balance- Its used to measure the mass of an object.
Thermometers- Its used to measure the temperature of substances.
Calculators- Its a scientific tool that you might use it to make quick calculations.
Glassware- Its used to hold or measure the volume of liquids.