Understanding Science

a statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events

• scientific theory

• observation

• inference

• prediction

• hypothesis

using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs

• scientific theory

• observation

• inference

• critical thinking

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

• scientific theory

• observation

• inference

• critical thinking

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

a possible explaination of an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations

• scientific theory

• observation

• inference

• critical thinking

• hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

a description of a pattern or an even in nature that is always true

• scientific law

• scientific theory

• observation

• inference

• critical thinking

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations

• observation

• inference

• science

• hypothesis

• prediction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

• scientific theory

• observation

• inference

• critical thinking

• hypothesis

the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use

• prediction

• inference

• observation

• inquiry

• technology

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it

• scientific theory

• observation

• inference

• critical thinking

• hypothesis

the study of all living things

• Earth Science

• Life Science

• Physical Science

• Consumer Science

• Computer Science

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1