Unit 1 Nature of Science

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What is the best estimate for the height of a third grader?

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160 cm is a good estimate for the height of a third grader.

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What feature of a model car affects its speed the most?

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The shape of the car has the greatest effect on its speed.

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Why will Lisa and Fred's measurements of bubbles be different?

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Lisa's measurement is larger than it should be because she measures from the bottom of the jar to the top of the bubbles.

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Why is it important for scientists to share their findings?

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It is important to share findings to learn from each other.

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What inference can you make about a box that looks stepped on?

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You can infer that it was stepped on.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about what you think will happen in an experiment.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a process used to conduct experiments and gather data.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is something you notice using your senses.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is a factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A conclusion is a summary of what you learned from an experiment.