Understanding Science Nos 4-11

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investigation and exploration of natural events and of new information that results from those investigations

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Science

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using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs

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observation

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logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

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inference

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possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations

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hypothesis

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statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events

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prediction

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the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use

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technology

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explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

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scientific theory

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describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true

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scientific law

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comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it

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critical thinking

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when scientist observe the natural world, that form what?

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questions

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scientists use reliable skills and ____________ in problem solving

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methods

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what is the study of all living things

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life science or biology

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the study of the Earth, including its landforms, rocks, soil, and forces that snap Earths surface

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Earth Science

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physical science is the study of ?

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chemistry

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physical scientists study the interactions of matter and ?

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energy

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scientist study the ___________ world

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natural

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process that uses a variety of skills and tools to answer questions

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scientific

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scientist usually begin a scientific investigation by making ?

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observations

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logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

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inference

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making observations and inferences, scientist form _______________ that can be tested by scientific investigation

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hypothesis

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statement about what will happen next

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prediction

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what happens next in events

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sequence

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when a prediction is confirmed, it _____________ the hypothesis

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supports

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you can organize ? in a graph or model

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data

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you can use data to make models and __________

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calculation

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scientist have to look at data to see if there __________ was correct

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hypothesis

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scientists make more inferences when drawing ?

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conclusions

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In is important that scientist do what with their research

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communication with others

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outcomes of scientific inquiry may include technology and ______________

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materials

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it is important to question information or to be ______________ about information

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skeptical

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science cannot answer questions about what?

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person opinions, values, beliefs, or feelings

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scientists must do what when making experiments

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safety procedures

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it is important to follow ______________ when you work with living things or do research with people

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evidence