Science 7 92611 Observation vs Inference Skittles Lab
Science 7: 9/26/11 • Observation vs. Inference • Skittles Lab • Jeopardy Metric Review • Homework: Study for Metric Quiz Skittles Lab due Wed
Metric System!
Mass Obs. / Inf. Volume Length 100 100 200 200 300 300 400 400 500 500
Amount of materials or matter in an object What is mass? Row 1, Col 1
Information gathered with five senses What is an observation? 1, 2
The amount of space an object takes up. Define volume 1, 3
Meter What is the SI base unit for Length? 1, 4
The Gram (g) What is the SI base unit for mass? 2, 1
Statement to explain observation What is an inference? 2, 2
Liter What is the SI base unit for volume? 2, 3
Distance between two points Define Length 2, 4
Triple Beam Balance What do we use to measure mass? 3, 1
3, 2
Read eye level at the Meniscus What is the proper way to use a Graduated Cylinder? 3, 3
Why do scientists use the metric system to measure Length, Volume and Mass? 3, 4
4, 1
4, 2
4, 3
4, 4
5, 1
Qualitative-Quality ; Quantitative- Quantity What is the difference between a qualitative observation and a quantitative observation? 5, 2
5, 3
1) 100 cm 2) 84 mm 3) 5. 0 cm 1) A meter = how many centimeters? 2) 8. 4 cm = ______ mm 3) 50 mm = _____ cm 5, 4
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