1. Obscertainer Lab
VOCABULARY

2. Observations: Things learned or perceived using the 5 senses Sight
Hearing
Touch
Taste
Smell

3. Inference:
Judgements made based on observations.
Inference Example

4. Direct Evidence:
Knowledge gained through observations

5. Indirect Evidence:
Knowledge gained through inferences

6. Confirmation: Making sure, checking using supportive evidence.
To verify

7. Confirmation

8. Control:
The normal condition in an experiment. – used for comparison purposes. The group that does not get the treatment.

9. Experimental Change
Variable – Any change that affects the outcome in an experiment – used to compare.
Manipulative – A change done on purpose. (Independent variable)
Responding – A change that occurs in the outcome of an experiment. (Dependent variable)

10. X axis, Manipulative or Independent Variable
Title
Key or Legend
Used for Multiple
Lines or Bars
Y axis, Responding
Or Dependent
Variable
X axis, Manipulative or Independent Variable

11. Controls and Variables

12. Controls and Variables

13. Controls and Variables

14. Controls and Variables

15. Order of a lab Report

16. The Pretty Hippo Made Pizza During Graduation Ceremony.

17. Obscertainer: A fictional word made up of 2 real words –
Observe – use the senses
Ascertain – to make sure, learn with certainty, to determine.

18. Model:
A mental picture or representation of something you cannot see.