FL Nature of Science Grade 5-8 Vocabulary

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

• Analyze

• Data

• Experiment

• Conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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

• Trials

• Classify

• Conduct

• Experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A scientific principle based on many observations of naturally occurring events that demonstrate it to be without exception under certain stated conditions.

• Theory

• Observation

• Law

• Conclusion

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

• Theory

• Prediction

• Law

• Conclusion

A factor or condition in a scientific experiment that is purposefully kept the same.

• Controlled Variable

• Control Group

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

Evidence based on observations or experiments rather than theory.

• Conclusion

• Data

• Investigation

• Empirical Evidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A statement that can be tested scientifically through experiments and/or other scientific observations.

• Predict

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Conclusion

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.

• Control Group

• Data Group

• Observation Group

• Test Group

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

• Trials

• Systematic Observations

• Technology

• Data

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A replica or description designed to show the workings or structure of an object or system.

• Theory

• Law

• Model

• Data

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3