Hypothesis Theory and Law Jr. High

A prediction that can only be supported or not supported by scientific experimentation.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

Explains something we see in the natural world that has been verified through repeated experiments or testing.

• hypothesis

• law

• theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

A ___ is observed and describes in the natural world what appears to always be true.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Explains HOW nature works.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Based on many, many proven hypotheses.

• theory

• law

Help us understand laws.

• hypothesis

• theory

• another law

Describes how nature works.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Happens under very specific conditions in nature.

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Description of scientific phenomena under certain conditions- why something is happening

• Hypothesis

• Law

• Theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Example: Runners who drink sports drinks during a race will run better than those who drink water because it contains electrolytes.

• Law

• Hypothesis

• Theory