Scientific Method Vocab Practice

An organized approach to learn how the natural world works.

• experiment

• scientific method

• theory

• prediction

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Gathering knowledge through your 5 senses (sight, taste, smell, hear, & touch).

• theory

• prediction

• hypothesis

• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A possible explanation for how the natural world works.

• hypothesis

• theory

• prediction

• peer review

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A statement about the future.

• hypothesis

• prediction

• theory

• peer review

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Conducting an investigation or test.

• observation

• theory

• control group

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The group that does not change. It is used for a comparison to the experimental group

• control group

• experimental group

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

The group that has ONE factor different.

• control group

• experimental group

The variable that the scientist is controlling (Ex: how much water a plant receives)

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The dependent variable that the scientist is measuring (Ex: how tall the plant grows)

• independent variable

• dependent variable

A hypothesis that has been proven many times, it is accepted as the truth.

• hypothesis

• prediction

• theory

• peer review