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16 Cards in this Set
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Fire Blanket |
A safety device that is placed over a fire in order to smother it
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Fire Extinguisher |
A safety device that releases chemicals to put out a fire; not typically used on people
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Eye Wash Station
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Emergency equipment used to flush the eye with water when chemicals enter the eye
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Goggles |
Protective eye wear worn during any experiment involving chemicals or heat
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Waft |
Waving an open hand in a circular motion over an open substance to lift the vapors of the substance towards the nose
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Variable |
Any factor that can change in an experiment
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Independent Variable
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A factor that you change; also called manipulated variable
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Dependent Variable
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A factor that shows a response you observe and measure; also called responding variable
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Controlled Variable
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A factor that stays the same; also called constant
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Observation |
A detailed description that uses the five senses and/or measurements
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Inference |
A conclusion based on your observations
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Hypothesis |
An educated guess or prediction about what will happen in an experiment; based on scientific research and/or observations
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Testable Question |
A question that can be answered by designing and conducting an experiment
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Scientific Method |
A logical, step by step approach used to solve a scientific problem
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Procedure |
A detailed set of steps to follow to complete an experiment
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Theory |
An explanatory statement that's been repeatedly confirmed through experimental testing
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