Unit 2 Vision and Light Vocabulary

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What does it mean to observe in the context of scientific inquiry?

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To use any of the five senses to gather information about something.

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

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What is a model in scientific terms?

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Something scientists make to answer questions about the real world.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What does it mean for an organism to be sensitive?

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Responding to small amounts of information.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the definition of prey in an ecological context?

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An animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals.

Front

What is reflection in terms of light?

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To cause light to bounce off a material.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What are the five senses used in observation?

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Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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How do scientists use models?

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To represent and understand complex systems or phenomena.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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What is the difference between prey and predator?

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Prey are animals that are hunted, while predators are animals that hunt.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the significance of sensitivity in organisms?

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It allows them to detect changes in their environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What is the role of light in the process of reflection?

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Light rays hit a surface and bounce back, changing direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2