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scientific inquiry

the diverse ways scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather

scientific theory
a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations
observing

the process of using one or more of your senses to gather information

inferring

explaining or interpreting the things you observe
*it is NOT making wild guesses

hypothesis

possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question
*it MUST be TESTABLE

variable

factor that can change in an experiment

controlled experiment
an experiment with only one variable being manipulated (changed) at a time
SI (International System) of Measurement

Common SI Units:
mass - gram (g)
volume - liter (L)
length - meter (m)
temperature - Celsius (C)

Common measurement tool

Volume

graduated cylinder

Common measurement tool

Mass

triple beam balance

Common Measurement Tool
Length

Meter stick