Download Study Guide 6th Grade Mid-term Review Parts of an experiment

Study Guide 6th Grade Mid-term Review
Parts of an experiment:
Independent variable – What is _____________ by the person doing the experiment. Can only
change one ______________ at a time. Dependent variable – what is _________________ in
an experiment. Control – the standard for __________________ in an experiment. Constants –
the factors that remain the ________________ in an experiment.
What is an experiment? A set of ____________________ ________________________
Steps of a scientific method: 1. A ____________ or question 2. Hypothesis 3. Design an
_____________ 3. Conduct an experiment 4. ____________ results 5. Draw ______________
6. Share _____________
Scientists don’t always follow the __________ steps in the scientific method. A hypothesis can
be ________________ or not-supported by the _______ in an experiment. A hypothesis is
never “right” or “wrong”, you always _______ something!
Why do we replicate or repeat an experiment? To __________ chance of _________
When you do an experiment, you must be able to _____________ results for it to be a reliable
experiment.
Observations can be ______________ in more than one way…there are many _____________
for the same observation.
A fact is information that can be __________ . An ____________ is a belief or a judgement
Boiling point ____________ based on the liquid. The boiling point for water is always 100
degrees _____________
Why are models important? So we can ___________difficult concepts Examples of models:
_________ _________, comet
A __________ is an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from
many observations and investigations. A _______ is a rule that describes a pattern in nature.
Which can change, a theory or law and why? A __________ can change with new information.
________ is the smallest unit of life.
A group of cells working together make a ___________. A group of tissues working together
make an ____________. A group of organs working together make an ____________ .
_____________. A group of organ systems make an ___________________
____________ is the process of cell division
Cellular Respiration is a series of ______________reactions that convert food energy into
useable energy _______
Two stages of cellular ______________: 1st stage is ______________ which takes place in the
________________ and produces small amounts of __________ (usable energy).
The second stage takes place in the ____________________and requires oxygen and makes
_____________ amounts of ATP (useable energy).
__________________is a series of chemical reactions that convert __________energy, water
and carbon dioxide into ________ and gives off oxygen.
Functions of organelles:
Mitochondria provide _______________ for the cell. Ribosomes provide ____________ for the
cell. _____________ store water and waste in the cell. Nucleus is the _____________ center
for the cell. Chloroplasts use ______________ from the sun.
Body Systems:
The ___________________ system aids the circulatory system in ________________nutrients.
The respiratory system moves ______________ through the blood. The respiratory system
takes in oxygen and gives off _________________. The _______________ system breaks
down food. The endocrine and _____________ systems work together to produce
_______________ In the ___________, the cells differentiate (change) to become different
types of ________. A _______ needs a host to replicate or _____________. A virus transfers
_______ information.
__________can be good or bad for your body. Bacteria in _________and yogurt are good
bacteria and aid (help) in digestion. Food left unrefrigerated or undercooked are examples of
________ bacteria and can make you _________
Bacteria are _____________________ and some examples are Cyanobacteria, Escherichia coli
(a.k.a. E. coli), Bacillus anthracis causes _____________
Most organisms (plants and animals) are ____________________ with specialized _________
_____________ of life include: Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya
Homeostasis is an organism’s __________to maintain steady ____________ conditions when
outside conditions ____________
Cells must maintain homeostasis to ____________ Cell processes operate as needed.
Order of Classification:
Did King Phillip come over for good soup?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
To determine if animals belong to the same species, you need to examine __________material.
Scientific name or ______________ ________________is made up of the genus and species.