Science Skillsets Vocabulary

Representations of objects, systems or events used as tools for understanding the natural world.

• model

• variable

• data

• observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed.

• observation

• interpret

• inference

• evidence

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

• analyze

• compare

• investigate

• experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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

• interpret

• compare

• predict

• classify

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

• inference

• conclusion

• model

• evidence

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• trials

• control group

• field study

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

• evidence

• model

• trials

• data

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• experiment

• observation

• investigation

• field study

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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.

• field study

• investigation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

When you become aware of something using your five senses.

• observation

• inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8