Safety/Nature of Science

The factor in an experiment that will be changed (tested).

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• controlled variable

• inferences

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. (not changed)

• experimental group
• control group
• data
• variables

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

• observations
  conclusion
• data
• variables
• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The factors in an experiment that can be changed. 

• variables
• quantitative data
• hypothesis
• steps

This variable is the actual data collected during the experiment.(Measured)

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• control group

• data group

What is this tool?

• fire hydrant
• smoke detector
• fire alarm
• fire exstinguisher

What is used to protect your eyes from chemicals, broken glass, and fire?

• Fire blanket
• Eye wash
• Goggles
• Flask

Billy wants to know which of his pet gerbils can run the fastest. What is the best way for you to figure this out?

• He should observe his pet gerbils while they are sleeping.
• He should ask his friend to guess which one is fastest.
• He should conduct an experiment and time his pet gerbils running. 
• He should measure the length of his gerbils tails.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When you are smelling a chemical, you should

• whiff
• waft
• take a deep breath
• smell it for as long as you can

You have been injured in the lab (cut, burned, etc.) First you should -

• apply first aid yourself
• tell the teacher at once
• see a doctor after school
• visit the school nurse after class