Science Skills

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Grouping together items that are alike or that have shared characteristics is

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classifying

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Comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion

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evaluating

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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Explaining on interpreting observations

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inferring

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Studying or researching a subject to discover facts or to reveal new information

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investigating

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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Creating representations of complex objects or processes

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making models

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Using one or more of your senses to gather information

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observing

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NGSS.1-ESS1-1

NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-ESS2-1

NGSS.K-LS1-1

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Making a statement or claim about what will happen based on past experience or evidence

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predicting

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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A scientist sorts test tubes according to what substance each one contains. This is an example of what skill being used? Options: classifying, making models, predicting, inferring

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classifying

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You left the milk out on the counter overnight. You think that the milk will be spoiled. This is an example of what skill being used? Options: predicting, inferring, evaluating, classifying

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predicting

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What is the reasoning process when you conclude that your friend has a sunburn because she must have forgotten to put on sunscreen? Options: inferring, predicting, evaluating, observing.

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inferring