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STSScienceIntroUnit
key words and images for the intro unit to Science 8
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Science
8th Grade
09/07/2009

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WHMIS
Definition
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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Hazard Symbol
Definition
A safety warning and shape to indicate how hazardous a material is.
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Biological Hazard - poisoning or infection from microscopic and other organisms
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Flammable Hazard - materials could ignite if exposed to flames, sparks or friction
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Explosive Hazard
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Corrosive Hazard - the material will eat away at clothing, skin, or other materials
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Electrical Hazard - be alert to the possibility of an electric spark or shock
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Manipulated Variable
Definition
The variable in an experiment that is changed on purpose so that another variable can be measured.
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Responding Variable
Definition
The variable in an experiment that is being measured.
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Fair Test
Definition
A scientific experiment where there is only one manipulated variable and all other variables are controlled.
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Scientific Theory
Definition
An explanation based on deductive reasoning that explains empirical observations
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Empirical Observations
Definition
Information gained by observation with the 5 senses or through experimentation.
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