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?
Is the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new
information that results in 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?

Observation is when you use your senses to gather information while
inference is a logical explanation for an observation drawn from prior
knowledge.

4. How is a hypothesis different from a prediction?

A prediction is a guess on what will happen based on your knowledge
and a hypothesis is a prediction that is backed up by scientific
information.

5. How do scientists test their hypotheses?

To test your hypothesis you can set up an experiment or you can do
research on the topic to find answers.
6. How do scientists analyze their results?
After conducting your experiment you can analyze your data by making a
graph, performing a calculation, classifying information based on this data
you can make additional inferences.

7. What is a conclusion?
A conclusion is a summary of the data you gather throughout conducting
your experiment.

8. What are some benefits to communicating results?

By communicating your results scientists can tests each other's results
leading to faster scientific advances.

9. Can an unsupported hypothesis ever be valuable?

Yes, an unsupported hypothesis can be valuable because it can provide
you with important information.

10. How are scientific theories and laws different?

A scientific law is a rule while a scientific theory is an explanation of
observations.

11. What are the results of scientific inquiry?

Scientific inquiry can lead to the discovery of new materials,
technology, objects, answers, and 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 are it uses standard of measurements called base
units, there is a common factor that relates one unit to another, and it is
easy to convert one unit to another.

2. Why did scientists create the International System of Units [SI] and why is it so
easy to convert between metric [SI] units?
It was created to stop confusion when people using different units
communicated measures.

3. How are precision and accuracy different?

Precision is the closeness of two or more repeated measures when
accuracy is the closeness of a measured value to a standard or known
value.

4. What is the advantage to using scientific notation?

The advantage to using scientific notation is that it doesnt take very long
to write the from whether it is large or small.

5. Why is calculating percentage of error helpful?

It is helpful because it tells you how precise you are, for example when
something has a lot of error it is not very precise.

6. What are five tools that scientists use and what is each one used for? [pgs. 16-
18]

The five tools scientists use are science journals, balances,

glassware, calculator, and computer. Science journals are good for
collecting data and record observations. A lot of scientists record the
information while conducting investigations. A balance is use for
measuring the mass of an object. In order to get the most accurate
measurements when using a balance, it is important to adjust the balance
often. Glassware is used to hold or measure the volume of a liquid. A
calculator is for making calculation for your data in the lab or in the field.
Computers are very helpful in all subjects especially in science, you can
record data, collect and analyze it very efficiently on a computer.