Name: Colin Section: 8-5

Scientific Problem Solving Nature of Science Lessons 1 & 2 Tiered Vocabulary and
Informational Text Dependent Questions
Textbook Reference pgs. NOS 4 NOS 18

SWBAT:
Utilize the 7-steps strategy with key terms, and answer text dependent questions using the textbook as a
reference.

I: 7-Steps Strategy for Key Terms

I. Review the vocabulary for the new unit using this Quizlet link https://quizlet.com/_2gz3xa

a. Select Flashcards.

Note: In Flashcards, select term first and be sure to follow this 7 steps strategy:
Model: acceleration

1. Look at the term and make a mental note as to the way it is spelled.
2. Listen to the term and make a mental note as to how the term is pronounced.
3. Say the term 3 times out loud.
4. Think about how the term can be used in general without looking at the definition. [For example,
at school, home, and/or in everyday language, etc.] Does it have multiple meanings?
5. Review the meaning of the term as it relates to the science content.
6. Visualize an image that best represents this term as it relates to its science definition.
7. Continue to review the vocabulary to be able to use it in both oral and written language.

2. Select Learn and type in the term for the definition provided.

3. Take the test [MC, matching, and T/F only] for all terms available.

Note: Screenshot the image of your name and score on Quizlet and insert it below.

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II: Answering Text Dependent Questions for Lessons 1 & 2

Note: Read the text pages NOS 4 - NOS 18 and answer the Reading Summary Questions for Lessons 1
& 2 in bold black.
Text Dependent Questions for Lesson 1: pgs. NOS 4 - NOS 11

1. What is science?

2. What is scientific inquiry?

3. How is an observation different from an inference?

4. How is a hypothesis different from a prediction?

5. How do scientists test their hypotheses?

6. How do scientists analyze their results?

7. What is a conclusion?

8. What are some benefits to communicating results?

9. Can an unsupported hypothesis ever be valuable?

10. How are scientific theories and laws different?

11. What are the results of scientific inquiry?

Text Dependent Questions for Lesson 2: pgs. NOS 12 - NOS 18

1. What are three qualities of the metric [SI] system?

2. Why did scientists create the International System of Units [SI] and why is it so easy to convert
between metric [SI] units?

3. How are precision and accuracy different?

4. What is the advantage to using scientific notation?

5. Why is calculating percentage of error helpful?

6. What are five tools that scientists use and what is each one used for? [pgs. 16-18]