1 Flashcards Directions and examples Use this PowerPoint to help you do your first round of flashcards. This presentation includes directions and examples. We will discuss how to do these in class. This presentation is for home or parent reference.

2 Terms and numbers The vocabulary term should be written on BOTH cards.The vocabulary term should be numbered and underlined on BOTH cards. Number your terms as they are numbered on the directions.

3 Bullets ALL cards should have at least 3 bullets. (more if needed)1) A given definition. You can use a definition from you notes. 2)A definition in your own words. Make this different from the bullet above. 3)An example of the term. Sometimes a term may have different bullet directions. Follow the specific directions on the assignment sheet.

4 Drawing All cards have a drawing that represent the vocabulary term.Draw a representation of your example bullet. Also, labeling your picture will be helpful in understand how the picture connects to the meaning of the vocabulary term. Don't be afraid to write on the drawing flashcard. The picture should be a visual explanation of the term. Be sure your drawing is connected to the term and makes sense. Use color on your drawing. You are not graded on artistic ability. Effort is what matters.

5 EXAMPLES

6 Cover Card Example

7 Optional Table Of Contents on back of Cover Card

8 2. Title Flashcard bullet page example-informative -relevant -simple -main idea of lab -the title should give information on what the experiment is about. -Ex: Plant Growth

9 Title flashcard Student example

10 3. Problem (Flashcard bullet page example)What you want to know Specific Detailed Include Independent variable Include Dependent variable * Ex: Will plants grow taller with or without fertilizer?

11 Problem flashcard Student example Notice that the example at the bottom connects to the drawing. Draw your example on every card.

12 4. Hypothesis Flashcard bullet page examplerestate the problem what do you think will happen prediction Ex: I think plants with fertilizer will grow taller than plants without fertilizer

13 Hypothesis Student example

14 5. Materials (Flashcard bullet page example)Column Complete list Bulleted Specific amount for each material Ex: Seeds 2 cups Soil 5 ounces water

15 Materials student example

16 6. Procedure (Flashcard bullet page example)All steps included numbered column NO pronouns Repeatable by anyone Steps should be specific and detailed Ex: 1) dig 4 inch hole 2) place 2 seeds in hole 3) 4)

17 Procedure Student example

18 7. Data Flashcard bullet page exampletitle graph, chart, table labels, title, neat NO sentences based on observations

19 Data Student example

20 8. Conclusion Flashcard bullet card exampleWhat you learned RESTATE your hypothesis… then Tells if experiment was supported (or not) Tell if experiment is controlled Answers the problem question Ex: My hypothesis that plants will grow taller when using 5 fertilizer pellets was supported.

21 Conclusion

22 8. Scientific Method Tommy Please Help My Poor Dad Cook

23 8. Scientific Method T P H M D C

24 8. Scientific Method Title Problem Hypothesis Materials Procedure DataConclusion T P H M D C

25 Card 8 Student example

26 9. Controlled Experiment Flashcard bullet page exampleThere are two groups. Control Group & Experimental Group All the conditions except ONE are kept constant. For an experiment to be valid it must be a controlled experiment.

27 Controlled ExperimentStudent Example

28 10. Variable Flashcard bullet page exampleAnything that can affect the outcome of the experiment. Try to control the variables of the experiment Example: What are the variables if planting corn?

29 Variable Student Example

30 11. Control Group Flashcard bullet page exampleIn this group, all the variables remain the same. The control group should be set up as it is normally done. Ex:

31 Control Group Student Example

32 12. Experimental Group Flashcard bullet page exampleIn this group, all the variables remain the same except one. The one variable that is being changed on purpose This variable is the independent variable

33 Experimental Group Student Example

34 13. Independent Variable Flashcard bullet page exampleThis is the variable that is purposely being altered as stated in the hypothesis This is the variable that is being tested The variable that could cause a change in the dependent variable Difference between the control group and the experimental group IS the independent variable

35 Independent variable Student Example

36 14. Dependent Variable Flashcard bullet page exampleThe results Dependent variable is the response, reaction, or result of the experiment Can be measured DEPENDS on other factors/variable

37 Dependent Variable Student Example

38 NOTES The difference between independent and dependent variable is the Independent Variable causes a change in Dependent Variable and it isn't possible that the Dependent Variable could cause a change in Independent Variable. For example: Time Spent Studying (Independent) causes a change in Test Score (Dependent) and it isn't possible that Test Score could cause an involuntary or automatic change in Time Spent Studying.

39 Independent variable – adding fertilizer Dependent variable – grass is greener

40 15. Observation Flashcard bullet page exampleUsing your senses to find out what is going on around you Strictly Facts What you see All can agree

41 Observation Student Example

42 16. Inference Flashcard bullet page exampleA possible explanation for what happened based on the facts. What you think

43 Inference Student example

44 17. Metric Measurement Flashcard bullet page exampleBased on units of 10 Used around the world All scientists can communicate

45 Metric Measurement Student example

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47 All flashcards will be kept together on the same ring or spiral.You may want to keep your flashcards in a plastic bag. This will help protect them and cards won’t fall out.