What is Matter Vocabulary

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Mass

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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Volume

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The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.

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Atom

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The basic unit of a chemical element.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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Investigation

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A systematic process to discover or examine facts.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Variable

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An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.

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Data

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Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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Hypothesis

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A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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Describe

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To give an account in words of someone or something, including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Observe

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To notice or perceive something and register it as being significant.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8