Nature of Science Vocabulary

how the experiment relates to the real world

• application

• fact

• field studies

• survey

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

having adequate data or observations to support the conclusion

• opinion

• valid

• research

• chart

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

to evaluate in detail in order to support valid decision making

• testable

• replicable

• analyze

• inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

a repeat of an experiment with a new collection of data or observations.

• data

• hypothesis

• line graph

• trials

Data organized on a grid in the form of bars

• bar graph

• line graph

• procedure

• technology

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

a question that can be answered through experimenting

• testable

• opinion

• prediction

• journal

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A graphic representation of measurements taken of the dependent variable

• investigation

• observation

• chart

• bar graph

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The use of scientific knowledge and processes to solve practical problems.

• models

• materials list

• technology

• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

The outcome of the experiment based on the data collected.

• Observation

• Prediction

• Opinion

• Conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Questioning a large group of random people about their attitudes or beliefs.

• Survey

• Fact

• Chart

• Bar Graph