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20 Cards in this Set
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microscope
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an instrument that makes small objects appear larger
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hand lens/magnifying glass
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a small handheld tool that makes things appear larger
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meter stick
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a tool that allows you to measure length using millimeters, centimeters, or meters
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thermometer
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a tool that measures temperature. we use celsius measurements in science!
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double pan balance
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an instrument with two pans on either side that measures mass
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triple beam balance
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an instrument that has 3 bars used to measure mass
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hot plate
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an instrument that heats things
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safety goggles
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these are like glasses and you wear them to protect your eyes
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beaker
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this is a glass or plastic container that is used to measure the volume of liquids
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graduated cylinder
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this is a tall glass or plastic container that is used to measure the volume of liquids
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measuring spoons
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these are plastic spoons that are used to measure things in small quantities. ex: tablespoon, teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, etc
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stop watch
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this is an instrument used to measure time in minutes and seconds
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net
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this is a tool that is used to catch things like butterflies or bugs
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the scientific method
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this is a step-by-step process a scientist uses to conduct research or experiments
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research question
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the first question a scientist asks himself or herself when conducting research or experiments
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hypothesis
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this is the second step in the scientific method. this is the potential answer to the research question
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procedure
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this is the actual step-by-step plan to conduct the experiment. this would include the materials used, specific amounts of the materials used, and directions for the experiment
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data
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this is the information you gathered during your procedures. you use graphs, charts, tables, etc. to show your information
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conclusion
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this is the real answer to the research question.
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variable
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a variable is anything that can change in an experiment.
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