Name: Erica Section: 8-1

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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 the new information that results from those investigations.

2. What is scientific inquiry? Scientific inquiry is the use of skills and tools to
answer questions or to test ideas.

3. How is an observation different from an inference? Observation is different

from an inference because, while observation is the collection of new
information, an inference is based on prior knowledge from previous
observations.

4. How is a hypothesis different from a prediction? A hypothesis is different

from a prediction because while a hypothesis is a possible explanation for
events that can be proved or disproved by science, a prediction is a
prediction for future events.

5. How do scientists test their hypotheses? Scientists test their hypotheses by

designing an experiment.

6. How do scientists analyze their results? Scientists analyze their results

using the scientific method.
7. What is a conclusion? A conclusion is a final decision made with reason.

8. What are some benefits to communicating results? Progression in research,

keeping information accurate, and quicker advancements are all benefits
to communicating results.

9. Can an unsupported hypothesis ever be valuable? An unsupported

hypothesis can be valuable because it shows us what not to do, and can
lead to further research in said topic.

10. How are scientific theories and laws different? Scientific theories and laws
are different because, while scientific theory is an explanation or
observation of events that is based on knowledge from previous
investigations, 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 base units, prefixes, and conversion.

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 SI because it is
much easier to have the entire world go by one measurement system,
especially one that is based on the number 10.

3. How are precision and accuracy different? Precision and accuracy are
different because accuracy describes the closeness how close a
measurement is to an accepted value, precision describes how close
repeated measurements are to each other.

4. What is the advantage to using scientific notation? Scientific notation is

useful because it takes up a small amount of space and is easy to read.
5. Why is calculating percentage of error helpful? Calculating percent of error is
helpful because it 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] Five tools that scientists use are calculators, glassware, balances,
thermometers, and computers.