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Science Processes

Dig into science processes with Tomatosphere.


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Precision and Accuracy

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Learn about precision and accuracy and why they are important in science.

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Bias and Sources of Error

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Learn how scientists identify and minimize bias and sources of error to produce accurate results.

Three types of tomatoes

Identifying Variables

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Learn how scientists define independent, dependent and controlled variables in experimental inquiry.

 

Seedlings in various stages of growth

Setting Up a Fair Test

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Learn how scientists set up fair tests using comparison and variables.

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Sample Size And Reproducibility

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Learn how scientists use sample size and reproducibility to develop experiments.

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Developing a Hypothesis

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Learn what makes a good hypothesis, and how to develop one.

 

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Asking Testable Questions

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Learn how scientists come up with experimental or testable questions.