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Science, Grade 5
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Study Guide The nature of science Science, Grade 5
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THE
NATURE
OF
SCIENCE
Science
process
skills
include
observing,
classifying,
estimating,
measuring,
inferring,
predicting,
creating
graphs,
and
developing
models….just
to
name
a
few!
Scientific
Method
Scientists
use
the
scientific
method
when
they
conduct
experiments
and
investigations.
You
can
be
a
scientist
too!
When
conducting
an
experiment,
you
might
use
all
or
only
some
of
the
steps
in
the
scientific
method:
Steps
to
Using
Scientific
Method
Step
1:
Ask
a
question
about
something
you
observe.
Step
2:
State
your
hypothesis,
which
is
a
possible
answer
to
your
question.
Step
3:
Identify
your
control
variable,
which
is
the
part
of
your
experiment
that
is
not
and
is
used
for
comparison.
Step
4:
Test
your
hypothesis
by
conducting
an
experiment.
Step
5:
Collect
and
record
your
data
during
your
experiment.
Step
6:
Interpret
your
data
–
check
your
notes
and
observations.
Step
7:
State
your
conclusion,
which
explains
whether
or
not
your
results
support
your
hypothesis.
Lesson
Checkpoint:
What
are
the
steps
of
the
Scientific
Method?
Identify
Dependent
and
Controlled
Variables
A
dependent
variable
is
the
variable
that
is
being
observed
during
an
experiment.
A
control
variable
is
the
part
of
an
experiment
that
you
do
not
make
any
changes
to
which
you
can
use
to
compare
the
other
parts
of
your
experiment
to.
During
an
Experiment
During
an
investigation,
you
often
will
make
predictions,
interpret
your
results,
draw
conclusions,
and
justify
your
conclusions.
During
your
experiments,
you
should
create
charts
and
graphs
to
show
your
data
results
to
justify
the
predictions
you
have
made
during
your
investigations.
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Science
Tools
There
are
many
scientific
tools
you
will
use
during
your
investigations
and
experiments.
Many
tools
will
help
you
observe
and
measure
various
things
while
conducting
an
experiment.
These
tools
will
help
gather
data
during
your
investigations,
draw
conclusions,
and
interpret
your
results.
Here
are
some
tools
you
may
use
during
an
experiment:
Tools
Used
to
Observe
Things
Closer
and
in
MORE
Detail:
•
Telescopes
–
used
to
see
things
very,
VERY
far
away,
like
stars
•
Hand
lens/magnifying
lens
–
used
to
enlarge
an
object
or
item
•
Binoculars
–
used
to
make
object
far
away
seem
larger
•
Microscopes
–
used
to
make
tiny
things
appear
much
larger
than
they
are
Tools
Used
to
Measure:
•
Thermometer
–
used
to
measure
temperature
•
Balance
–
used
to
measure
mass
•
Rulers/meter
sticks
–
used
to
measure
length
•
Graduated
cylinder
–
used
to
measure
volume
•
Stopwatch
–
used
to
measure
time
•
Spring
scale
–
used
to
measure
force
of
gravity
on
an
object
Tools
Used
for
Recording:
•
Tape
recorder
–
used
to
record
sounds
•
Camera
–
used
to
take
pictures
A
Tool
Used
for
a
Heat
Source:
•
Hot
plate
–
used
to
create
heat
Tools
Used
for
Calculating
and
Recording:
•
Calculator
-
-
used
for
figuring
out—or
calculating—various
equations
or
number
sentences
•
Computer
–
used
for
recording,
collecting,
and
organizing
information.
Lesson
Checkpoint:
What
is
one
tool
used
for
measuring?
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Safety
in
the
Lab
Please
read
over
the
following
important
rules
and
guidelines
to
follow
when
you
are
conducting
an
experiment
or
investigation.
Listen
to
ALL
directions
before
beginning
–
even
if
you
think
you
know
what
to
do!
Always
wear
goggles
to
protect
your
eyes.
Clean
up
all
spills
right
away.
Never
taste
anything
used
during
an
experiment.
Handle
all
equipment
carefully,
especially
sharp
or
breakable
tools.
If
something
doesn’t
look
or
smell
right,
tell
an
adult
right
away.
Put
all
supplies
away
when
your
experiment
is
completed.
Wash
your
hands
thoroughly
when
you
are
all
finished.
Lesson
Checkpoint:
Name
one
safety
rule
you
should
follow
while
conducting
a
scientific
experiment
and
state
why
it
is
important
to
follow
this
rule.
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