SEP Vocabulary

An observable event that can be explained using scientific facts.

• phenomenon

• evidence

Body of facts that help prove a belief or suggestion.

• phenomenon

• evidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Recording what you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

• data

• observation

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Explaining what you think will happen based on evidence you have seen.

• hypothesis

• data

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Constructions that explain patterns, predict outcomes, and activate more questioning.

• model

• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

To judge or determine the quality of a model and how well it works.

• data

• evaluate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A set of interacting parts that form a whole structure.

• system

• evaluate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Conducting multiple tests during an investigation in order to get accurate results.

• trials

• observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Make an observation--> form a question-->gather materials --> identify variables

• data

• planning

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Facts, statistics, or measured numbers that you gather during an investigation.

• data

• planning

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-2