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Science
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Way of learning more about the Natural world that provides possible explanations to questions and involves using a collection of skills
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Scientific theory
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a possible explanation for repeatedly observed patterns in nature.
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scientific law
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a rule that describes a pattern in nature but does not try to explain why somethings happen
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system
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collection of structures, cycles, and processes that relate to and interact with each other.
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life science
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study of living systems and how they interact
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earth science
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study of Earth systems and systems in space, including weather and climate systems and the study of non-living things such as rocks, oceans, and planets
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physical science
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study of matter, which is anyting that takes up space and has mass, and the study of energy, which is the ability to cause change
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technology
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use of science to help people in some way
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hypothesis
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reasonable guess that can be tested and is based on what is known and what is observed
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controlled experiment
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involves observing the effect of one thing while keeping all other things constant.
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infer
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to draw a conclusion based on observation
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variable
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factor that can be changed in an experiment
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constant
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variable that is not changed in an experiment
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model
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any representation of an object or an event that is used as a tool for understanding the natural world; can communicate obsevations and ideas, test predictions, and save time, money, and lives
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critical thinking
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involves using knowledge and thinking skills to evaluate evidence and explanations
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