Nature of Science

the investigation and exploration of natural

events and of the new information that results

from those investigations.

• science

• prediction

• hypothesis

• observation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The act of using one or more of your senses

to gather information and take note of what

occurs.

• constant

• variable

• observation

• prediction

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A logical explanation of an observation that

is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

• inference

• science

• prediction

• variable

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A possible explanation for an observation

that can be tested by scientific investigations.

• explanation

• observation

• prediction

• hypothesis

A statement of what will happen next in a

sequence of events.

• hypothesis

• prediction

• critical thinking

• technology

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

An explanation of observations or events that

is based on knowledge gained from many

observations and investigations.

• scientific theory

• inference

• science

• hypothesis

A rule that describes a pattern in nature.

• observation

• inference

• science

• scientific law

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The practical use of scientific knowledge,

especially for industrial or commercial use.

• technology

• constant

• hypothesis

• inference

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Comparing what you already know

information with what you are given in order

to decide whether you agree with it.

• inference

• science

• technology

• critical thinking

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A spoken or written summary of an

observation.

• description

• critical thinking

• technology

• observation

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1