Unit 4 Reading 2

Sometimes, scientists have a gut feeling about something before they start their work. This feeling is called:

• Proof

• Instinct

• tool

Scientists follow a special plan when they do experiments. This plan is called a:

• lab

• method

• theory

Which of these things does a scientist use to help them learn?

• notebook

• idea

• question

Where do scientists sometimes do their experiments?

• Libraries
• Hospitals
• Classrooms
• Laboratories

Scientists sometimes have a big idea that explains a lot of things they see. This big idea is called a:

• conjecture
• theory
• hypothesis
• axiom

When scientists finish their experiments, they have _____ to show their work.

• observations
• hypotheses
• conclusions
• proof

proof

• To provide a summary or conclusion of a claim or statement.
• To provide evidence or logical reasoning to support a claim or statement.
• To ignore or overlook a claim or statement.
• To disprove or refute a claim or statement.

Instinct

• Learned behavior
• Innate behavior
• Genetic makeup

scientist

• a person who conducts scientific research.

• a person who specializes in gardening.

• a person who works in a bakery.

• a person who studies astrology.

method

• The solution can be derived without accurate analysis of the method
• The method can be interpreted without following any steps
• Understanding the method requires no detailed analysis
• Step by step analysis is crucial to accurately interpret the method and derive the correct solution.