Nature of Science

To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelatedness.

• Characteristic

• Analyze

• Technology

• Classify

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A feature, quality, property, or trait of an object or organism.

• Trials

• Variable

• Characteristic

• Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

To arrange in a specific order or group by categories based on similarities.

• Trials

• Analyze

• Variable

• Classify

A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data.

• Observation

• Trials

• Testable

• Conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference for comparison to the experimental group; a group that is untreated by the factor being tested.

• Variable

• Inference

• Control Group

• Investigation

Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.

• Inference

• Data

• Trials

• Variable

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-2

NGSS.5-PS1-2

A scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question.

• Experiment

• Observation

• Trials

• Investigation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed.

• Classify

• Inference

• Variable

• Technology

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An organized scientific study of the natural world that may include making systematic observations, asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions, and/or communicating results.

• Observation

• Experiment

• Investigation

• Predict

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments.

• Control Group

• Experiment

• Observation

• Investigation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5