| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Independent Variable | The variable in an experiment that is tested. |
| Qualitative Observation | Use your senses to observe the results. (Sight, smell, touch, taste and hear.) |
| Quantitative Observation | Observations that are made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, and thermometers. |
| Metric Unit of Temperature | Degree Celcius |
| Controlled Variable | The variable in an experiment that stays the same. |
| Metric Unit of Length | Meter |
| Dependent Variable | The variable in an experiment that shows the results. |
| Metric Unit of Mass | Gram. |
| Metric Unit of Volume | Liter. |
| Metric System | A system of weights and measures based on the meter and on the kilogram. |
| Scientific Investigation | The way in which scientists and researchers use a systematic approach to answer questions about the world around us. |
