Sixth Grade SOL 6.1

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Sixth Grade SOL 6.1
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Scientific Process

• 1. The scientific method is a series of steps
  that scientists use to answer questions and solve
  problems.
• 2. Stating the problem is the first step in the
  scientific method. One asks a question that can
  be answered through scientific investigation.
• 3. An inference is a proposed explanation for an
  observation

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• 4. A hypothesis is an educated guess, a proposed
  answer to your problem. The manipulated
  (independent) variable, and the responding
  (dependent) variable.

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Variables

• 5. Manipulated (independent) variable is a
  factor that is intentionally changed in an
  experiment by the investigator
• 6. A responding (dependent) variable is a factor
  that is affected as a result of changing the
  manipulated (independent) variable

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Research and Testing

• 7. Conduct research
• 8. Plan and perform experiment
• 9. There are two types of observations,
  qualitative (using your senses) and quantitative
  (involves measurements and numbers).

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Data

• 10. Organize your data so that you may easily
  analyze the results. Your data can be used to
  make predictions and inferences. Use charts,
  graphs, and diagrams.

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• 11. One must state a conclusion after performing
  an experiment. You restate your purpose,
  describe your results and tell whether your
  hypothesis was supported or not by your data.
  Your hypothesis does not need to match.
• 12. Rerun your experiment.

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Metric Measurement

• 13. All scientific measurement is done through
  the metric system. The basic unit of mass is
  grams, volume is liters, and length (distance) is
  meters.

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Length

• 14. Measure the distance of length of an object
• 15. To find length, use a metric ruler.

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Mass

• 16. Mass is the amount of matter that makes up
  an object. It does not change when its location
  changes.
• 17. To find mass use a triple beam balance.

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Volume

• 18. Volume is the amount of space an object
  takes up or occupies.
• 19. To find volume of an irregular object use a
  graduated cylinder

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• 20. Classification is a way of organizing by
  using characteristics. In an effective
  classification system, accurate comparisons and
  contrasts are made.
• 21. Predictions are things you think will
  happen in the future based on past observations
  and experiences.

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Models

• 22. Models provide a way of visually
  representing abstract concepts. The use of models
  permits students to order events or processes.

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