Ch 1 Vocabulary

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Example of a scientific investigation: Reading a storybook, Observing how fast a plant grows in sunlight, Drawing a picture of a tree, Watching a movie about animals

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Observing how fast a plant grows in sunlight

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What is the main purpose of using reference materials in science?

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To support understanding and obtain information

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What best describes an observation in science?

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Using your senses to gather information

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What do scientists use to support their explanations?

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Evidence from observations and experiments

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What is an example of keeping a record of an observation?

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Writing down how many times a bird visits a feeder each day

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion based on observations

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Which of the following is NOT a step in a scientific investigation?

• Asking a question
• Making observations
• Telling a joke
• Collecting data

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Telling a joke

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What is the difference between an opinion and evidence in science?

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Evidence is based on facts and observations, opinions are personal beliefs

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Why do scientists communicate their results?

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To share what they learned with others

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Example of data collected during an investigation:

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The number of seeds that sprouted in each pot