Science 8 A Unit 1 Vocab

Information gathered using senses.

• assumption

• inference

• observation

• claim

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Information that describes a quantity related to what is being observed.

• qualitative observation

• quantitative observation

• Computer Model

• Conceptual Model

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

An explanation for an observation.

• assumption

• observation

• claim

• inference

an understanding that is accepted as true

• observation

• claim

• inference

• assumption

an explanation for observable phenomena

• hypothesis

• scientific theory

• claim

• observation

a set of testable explanations describing the Sun as being the center of the solar system.

• scientific theory

• claim

• heliocentric theory

• inference

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

a testable statement (if, then, because)

• hypothesis

• inference

• claim

• observation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

a statement that answers the original problem

• claim

• inference

• assumption

• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

a justification that connects evidence to the claim

• reasoning

• observation

• claim

• reference

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

a three dimensional, physical object showing the shape of an object or concept

• computer model

• conceptual model

• mathematical model

• physical model