The Nature of Science

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The Nature of Science
I. The Methods of Science
-a _________ is a ______ used to help you
________ something, often something in a
________ _____
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The Nature of Science
I. The Methods of Science
meter
liter
gram
meter
liter
gram
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The Nature of Science
I. The Methods of Science
-unit cancellation
Multiply the Fractions
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The Nature of Science
I. The Methods of Science
-unit cancellation
How many hectoliters in a deciliter?
How many microliters in a dekaliter?
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The Nature of Science
Name____________________
I. The Methods of Science
Directions For each of the derived units in the
column on the left below,
list the symbols of all the base units used in
combination to make the
derived unit
How many megameters in 100 centimeters?
How many picograms in 1000 kilograms?
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The Nature of Science
I. The Methods of Science
-unit cancellation
How many milliliters in 10 microliters?
How many nanometers in 0.0001 Gigameters?
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The Nature of Science
II. Standards of Measurement
-the ___________ ______ of _____, or __, is
founded on _____ ____ _____, which ______ be
______ _____, and are ___ _______ from _____
_____
SI base units
http//physics.nist.gov/cuu/Units/units.html
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The Nature of Science
II. Standards of Measurement
-other __ _____ are _______ _____, which are
________ by _________ _______ __ _____, and can
be _______ _____ into __ ____ _____
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The Nature of Science
II. Standards of Measurement
-_______ _____ might be ____________ of _____
____ ___ ____ ____, or a __________ of ____ ____
_____ and other _______ _____
http//physics.nist.gov/cuu/Units/SIdiagram.html
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The Nature of Science
Name____________________
II. Standards of Measurement
Directions For each of the derived units in the
column on the left below,
list the letters of all the base units used in
combination to make the
derived unit
1. Newton ____ ____ ____
a. kilogram
2. Watt ____ ____ ____
b. meter
3. Hertz ____
c. second
4. Coulomb ____ ____
d. mole
5. Gray ____ ____
e. ampere
6. Volt ____ ____ ____ ____
f. Kelvin
7. Tesla ____ ____ ____
g. candela
8. Ohm ____ ____ ____ ____
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The Nature of Science
II. Standards of Measurement
A. Measuring Matter
-Mystery Metal Density Lab
1. Hypothesis
2. Prediction
3. Gather Data
A. Safety
Always use ordinary caution when using
electrically-powered laboratory devices like the
electronic top-loading balance. Also use
ordinary caution when using laboratory glassware.
Be sure to report any breakages immediately and
police the area.
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The Nature of Science
II. Standards of Measurement
A. Measuring Matter
-Mystery Metal Density Lab
3. Gather Data
B. Procedure
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The Nature of Science
II. Standards of Measurement
A. Measuring Matter
-Mystery Metal Density Lab
3. Gather Data
B. Procedure
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The Nature of Science
II. Standards of Measurement
A. Measuring Matter
-Mystery Metal Density Lab
3. Gather Data
B. Procedure
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The Nature of Science
II. Standards of Measurement
A. Measuring Matter
-Mystery Metal Density Lab
4. Analyze Data