Science+Basics

=Science Basics: What is the purpose of science?=

The purpose of science in general is to answer questions and solve problems by collecting measurable or observable data. Keeping track of this information and how this information was obtained is crucial to doing "good science."

__**Multiple Intelligences Test**__**:**

[|Multiple Inteligences Test] - A test to see what type of learner you are.

__**Lab Safety Project Resources**__**:**

[|Lab Safety Procedures #1] - A great website listing several different lab safety rules for various parts of the science lab.

[|Lab Safety Procedures #2] - Another great website listing several different lab safety techniques.

[|Lab Safety Procedures #3] - Chemistry Lab safety procedures

[|Lab Safety Procedures #4] - An example of a "Safety Contract" from another school district

[|Printable Signs] - Good resource to download/print signs for laboratory safety.

__**All About Hypotheses**__**:**

[|How to Write a Good Hypothesis] - This website features descriptions, suggestions and examples of how to write a good hypothesis //(submitted by stover1112e)//.

[|How Science Works Flowchart] - This website provides a great flowchart representing the processes of scientific inquiry.

__**Other Science Basics Sites**__**:**

[|Scientific Studies] - A simple and direct website, explaining the difference between hypotheses, theories, and laws. Also includes scientific evidence //(submitted by sharp1112k)//.

[|Scientific Method Webquest] - This website features great examples of the scientific method, including video and audio clips. A good all around resource //(submitted by byorick1112h)//

[|Create a Graph] - An easy to use online graphing tool.

[|Using Graphs] - This website spells out each and every part of graph, what to include in a graph, when not to make a graph and quite a few examples //(submitted by hogan1112j).//

[|Interpreting Graphs] - This resource provides a variety of simple graphs, along with quizzes to see if you can understand them //(submitted by snow1112n).//

[|Gapminder] - This website provides a new way of viewing statistics and graphing. Emphasizes the importance of what a well done graph can visually show the user.

[|Measuring Length Game] - This website is a game to practice measuring length, but remember: centimeters only! //(submitted by getz1112c)//

[|Making Sense of Metric] - This website features detailed descriptions of how the metric system works, including prefixes and scientific notation //(submitted by heiner1112k).//