Vocab Flashcard 1- Science Sight Words

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Noun form; follows a cause; example: What is the effect of fertilizer on bean plant height?

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effect

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A way of thinking and problem-solving; involves observing, testing, and seeking evidence.

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science

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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Given a choice between options: -?- fertilizer makes a bean plant grow tallest?

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which

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A fair test to validate a prediction or hypothesis, often done in science class.

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experiment

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Verb form; may cause something to happen; example: How does fertilizer -?- bean plant height?

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affect

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Caution, care, and common sense to prevent harm.

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safety

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Measure to see if a change made a difference, usually in metric units.

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DV (dependent variable)

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One thing changed on purpose in an experiment

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IV (independent variable)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Things kept the same in an experiment for fairness; also known as constants.

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CVs (controlled variables)

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Anything that could change in an experiment

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Variables