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Science |
Asking questions and looking for answers. |
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Technology |
Applications of scientific principles that have improved our lives.
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Observation |
Looking at something carefully and recording what you see. |
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Characteristics |
Characteristics are distinguishing features. Examples: (Know these) 1.Color, 2.Size, 3.Shape, 4.Texture, 5.Smell, 6.Sound, 7.Speed, 8.Mass, 9.Volume, 10.Temperature. |
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Why is observation important? |
It is an important scientific skill because it is how we first learn about things. |
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Measure |
To find out how much there is of something. |
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Volume |
How much space something occupies. Used to measure solid objects, liquids and even gasses. |
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Weight |
A measurement of how hard something is being pulled by gravity. |
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Mass |
A measurement of how much matter an object contains. |
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What units of measure are used with weight? |
Scale or balance
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What units of measure can be used with mass? |
Kilograms, grams, milligrams |
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What units of measure are used for lines? |
Miles, meters, feet, centimeters, millimeters (and a few others but those are sufficient) |
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Data |
Information. Usually in the form of facts and numbers. |
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Chart |
A way to arrange data (facts and numbers) so that it can be read easily. |
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Graph |
Displays data in a picture form. |
