6th Grade Topics 1-3 Vocabulary Game

Front

What is a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and a cloud called?

Back

Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is a prediction or educated guess in a scientific experiment called?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What is the variable that is observed or measured in a scientific experiment?

Back

Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is a representation of an object to help understand it?

Back

Model

Front

What is the term for repeating an experiment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results?

Back

Repetition

Front

What is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment?

Back

Independent Variable

Front

What is the purpose of a control variable in an experiment?

Back

To keep conditions constant and ensure a fair test.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the final statement that summarizes the results of an experiment called?

Back

Conclusion

Front

What is the process of gathering information through the senses called?

Back

Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What is a scientific explanation based on a body of evidence called?

Back

Theory