Scientist actions, science definitions

To attempt to explain something using your senses.

• infer
• compare
• identify

To collect, round up, group

• observe
• compare
• gather

To single out or focus upon.

• contrast
• identify
• compare

A process of finding out about your environment.

• earth science
• science
• record

The science involved with matter, energy, machines and how they interact.

• life science
• earth science
• physical science

To perform tests, make a discovery, or demonstrate something.

• experiment
• hypothesize
• observe

The science involved with studying the forces of nature and their impact on Earth.

• earth science
• life science
• physical science

Describing how things are alike.

• compare
• contrast
• hypothesize

Describing how things are different.

• compare
• discuss
• contrast

To use your senses in order to understand your surroundings.

• record
• observe
• experiment