NOS Vocab

A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

• Variable

• Hypothesis

• Constants

• Dependent Variable

The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations.

• Science

• Arithmetic

• Hypothesis

• Technology

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

• Explanation

• Scientific Law

• Description

• Scientific Theory

The act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.

• Scientific Law

• Prediction

• Observation

• Technology

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.

• Prediction

• Description

• Explanation

• Scientific Law

A rule that describes a pattern in nature.

• Law of Nature
• Scientific Theory

• Scientific Law

• Nature Law

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Any Factor that can have more than one meaning.

• Metaphor

• Constant

• Variable

• Synonymy

The factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable.

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Control Group

• Extraneous Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.

• Technology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

A spoken or written summary of an observation.

• Hypothesis
• Experiment
• Description

• Observation