Intro to Science Vocabulary

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experiment

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conducted to test hypothesis

includes materials, procedure, variables/factors

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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analysis

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close look at data/results

interpreting data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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evidence

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scientific data

used to prove or disprove a hypothesis or claim

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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scientist

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person who asks questions about the natural world and conducts experiments

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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scientific method

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steps followed by scientists to answer questions about the world

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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variable

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factor in an experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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hypothesis

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educated guess

often phrased as an "if...then" statement

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observation

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information gathered using 5 senses and/or tools

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NGSS.2-LS2-1

NGSS.K-LS1-1

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science

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knowledge about the natural and physical world

relies on observations and experiments

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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claim

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statement believed to be true