https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe What i learned in science class en-us 2017-06-05 13:34:52 UTC 2025-10-16 16:40:26 UTC hello@padlet.com gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175211809 Observation is the active acquisition of information from a primary source. In living beings, observation employs the senses. In science, observation can also involve the recording of data via the use of instruments. The term may also refer to any data collected during the scientific activity.]]> 2017-06-05 13:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175211809 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175212993 An inference is an idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning. An inference is an educated guess. We learn about some things by experiencing them first-hand, but we gain other knowledge by inference — the process of inferring things based on what is already known.]]> 2017-06-05 13:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175212993 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175213528  The scientific method is defined as a method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from this data, and the hypothesis is empirically tested. ... In kid's terms, the scientific method is a way for scientists to study and learn things. First, you ask a question. Next, you do research about the question. Then, you make a hypothesis. After that, start your experiment. Analyze your results, finally make a conclusion.  ]]> 2017-06-05 13:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175213528 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175215090 A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types. An experiment usually has three kinds of variables: independent, dependent, and controlled. The independent variable is the one that is changed by the scientist. Dependent Variable: A dependent variable is what you measure in the experiment and what is affected during the experiment. The dependent variable responds to the independent variable. It is called dependent because it "depends" on the independent variable.  The control group is defined as the group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment by the researchers and is then used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do. An experimental group is the group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested. One variable is tested at a time. The experimental group is compared to a control group, which does not receive the test variable. In this way, experimental groups are used to find answers in an experiment.]]> 2017-06-05 13:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175215090 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175414354 A cell is the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently, and cells are often called the "building blocks of life". The study of cells is called cell biology.Cells consist of cytoplasm enclosed within a membrane, which contains many bio molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids.]]> 2017-06-06 15:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175414354 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175415989 An organism whose cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane and whose DNA is bound together by proteins (histones) into chromosomes. The cells ofeukaryotes also contain an endoplasmic reticulum and numerous specialized organelles not present in prokaryotes, especially mitochondria, Golgi bodies, and lysosomes. These organisms are either single-celled or multicellular. They contain a membrane-bound nucleus as well as membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi complex. The nucleus contains DNA, which is organized into linear chromosomes]]> 2017-06-06 15:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175415989 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175417520 Organelles are found only in eukaryotic cells and are absent from the cells of prokaryotes such as bacteria. The nucleus, the mitochondrion, the chloroplast, the Golgi apparatus, the lysosome, and the endoplasmic reticulum are all examples of organelles.]]> 2017-06-06 15:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175417520 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175418565 All animals and plants are made of cells. Animal cells and plant cells have features in common, such as a nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria and ribosomes. Plant cells also have a cell wall, and often have chloroplasts and a permanent vacuole.]]> 2017-06-06 16:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175418565 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175419271 cell theory is a scientific theory which describes the properties of cells. These cells are the basic unit of structure in all organisms and also the basic unit of reproduction.]]> 2017-06-06 16:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175419271 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175603256 Matter is everything around you. Atoms and molecules are all composed of matter. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. If you are new to the idea of mass, it is the amount of stuff in an object. All matter exists as solids, liquids, or gases. These are called the states of matter. ... If ice (a solid) is heated it changes to water (a liquid). This change is called MELTING.]]> 2017-06-07 17:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175603256 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175604227 Mass is the property of matter that measures its resistance to acceleration. Roughly, the mass of an object is a measure of the number of atoms in it. The basic unit of measurement for mass is the kilogram.  Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space occupied by a liquid, solid, or gas. Common units used to express volume include liters, cubic meters, gallons, milliliters, teaspoons and ounces. Weight is a heavy object, especially one being lifted or carried. Solid is one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being liquid, gas, and plasma). It is characterized by structural rigidity and resistance to changes of shape or volume. ... Materials science is primarily concerned with the physical and chemical properties of solids. Liquid is a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil. Evaporation is the process of a substance in a liquid state changing to a gaseous state due to an increase in temperature and/or pressure. Evaporation is a fundamental part of the water cycle and is constantly occurring throughout nature. Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water. In other words, the water in the air, a gas known as water vapor, from your hot shower cooled when it met the surface of the cold mirror. This caused the water vapor to condense, or turn into its liquid form. Melting, or fusion, is a physical process that results in the phase transition of a substance from a solid to a liquid. This occurs when the internal energy of the solid increases, typically by the application of heat or pressure, which increases the substance's temperature to the melting point. Freezing, or solidification, is a phase transition in which a liquid turns into a solid when its temperature is lowered below its freezing point. For most substances, the melting and freezing points are the same temperature; however, certain substances possess differing solid–liquid transition temperatures.]]> 2017-06-07 17:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175604227 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175606292 Chemistry. a usually irreversible chemical reaction involving the rearrangement of the atoms of one or more substances and a change in their chemical properties or composition, resulting in the formation of at least one new substance: The formation of rust on iron is a chemical change. Physical changes are changes affecting the form of a chemical substance, but not its chemical composition. Physical changes are used to separate mixtures into their component compounds, but can not usually be used to separate compounds into chemical elements or simpler compounds.]]> 2017-06-07 17:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175606292 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175606459 Density is a measure of mass per volume. The average density of an object equals its total mass divided by its total volume. An object made from a comparatively dense material (such as iron) will have less volume than an object of equal mass made from some less dense substance (such as water).]]> 2017-06-07 17:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175606459 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175606547 Atoms are the basic units of matter and the defining structure of elements. Atoms are made up of three particles: protons, neutrons and electrons. Protons and neutrons are heavier than electrons and reside in the center of the atom, which is called the nucleus. protons. An atom itself is made up of three tiny kinds of particles called subatomic particles: protons,neutrons, and electrons. The protons and the neutrons make up the center of the atom called the nucleus and the electrons fly around above the nucleus in a small cloud. ]]> 2017-06-07 17:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175606547 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175607005 Nucleus is the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth. Electron cloud is an informal term in physics. It is used to describe where electrons are when they go around the nucleus of an atom. A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of every atom. The particle has a positive electrical charge, equal and opposite to that of the electron. Neutron is a subatomic particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge, present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen. An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle. It can be either free (not attached to any atom), or bound to the nucleus of an atom. A molecule is the smallest particle in a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of that element or compound. Molecules are made up of atoms that are held together by chemical bonds. These bonds form as a result of the sharing or exchange of electrons among atoms. ]]> 2017-06-07 17:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175607005 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175608224 The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number (number of protons), electron configurations, and recurring chemical properties. This ordering shows periodic trends, such as elements with similar behavior in the same column. Variation in the number of electrons or neutrons does not change the type of element. Changing number of electrons produces ions while changing the number of neutrons produces isotopes. The modern periodic table is organized in order of increasing atomic number. The element's atomic mass in atomic mass units. ]]> 2017-06-07 17:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175608224 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175608715 Elements are each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically inter converted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter. Each element is distinguished by its atomic number, i.e., the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms. A compound is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together. Two types of chemical bonds common in compounds are covenant bonds and ionic bonds. ... Each molecule of water contains two hydrogen atoms bonded to a single oxygen atom. A mixture is a substance made by combining two or more different materials in such a way that no chemical reaction occurs. A mixture can usually be separated back into its original components. ]]> 2017-06-07 17:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175608715 gilbert41 https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175609283 2017-06-07 17:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gilbert41/xjdgah1hucwe/wish/175609283