Science+15

= Science 15 =

Welcome to Science 15! This course is designed to help you build scientific vocabulary and understand scientific ideas.

Quick Links

 * If you want to learn more about the periodic table, click on the link and choose a level of the game. [|Periodic Table games] Have fun learning!



To help you study, use the following quizlet.

[|Thinking Like a Scientist] Be sure to study the definitions using the flashcards and learn sections before going on to play the games.
 * Scientific Methods**

The following link will tell you about tools used working with chemicals. Read the information and take the quiz at the end to see if you remember the names of the tools. Don't worry. You can do it again if you don't like your score.
 * Science Tools **

[|Science Tools used with chemicals]

**Scientific Measurement**
Watch the following video about [|Measurement] to learn a bit more about the way we use measurement.

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 * Data Analysis**


 * Metric Conversion**

Follow these steps when converting metric from one unit to another. 1. Find the decimal in the number you are converting. If there is no decimal, it should be placed to the right of the last digit in the number. 2. Look on the metric conversion chart. Find the __unit for the number__ you are converting. 3. Locate the __unit of__ the number you are __converting to__. 4. Count the number of spaces you need to move from the first unit to the unit you desire. 5. Move the decimal from where it is initially in the direction of the converted unit and with as many spaces.

167 000 mm = _ m 1. Place the decimal after the last zero. 167000. 2. To go from mm to m you need to go to the left. 3. To move from mm to m you need to go 3 spaces. 4. Move the decimal 3 places to the left.
 * For example:**

The answer: 167.0 m

Now go to the link for [|Metric Practice] .You will need to scroll down until you see "Exercises". Try your best.

**Matter**
Practice the [|Matter Vocabulary] using the quizlet.

Physical and Chemical Changes
Practice the [|Physical and Chemical Changes Vocabulary] using the quizlet.

Periodic Table
To study the names and symbols of the [|First 20 Elements] use this quizlet.

To study the [|Location of the First 20] click the link. Now select the First 20 at the bottom of the list. Press Start. Now you have to identify (click the box with the matching symbol). Have fun!

**Mixtures, Elements and Compounds**
Use the [|Quizlet on Mixtures, Elements and Compounds]to study.

Structure of Atom and Balancing Equations


Go to the [|Structure of the Atom Quizlet] and practice the vocabulary for this section.

Plants
Go to [|Plant Lifecycles] and see how well you know how plants grow, their structure and how they spread their seeds.