Nature of Science Vocab

Match the following

• Survey

• The study of the natural world

• Science

• Used to collect data reported by indviduals

• Repeated Observation

• Used when a scientist cannot test on the real thing.

• Model

• Used to observe Processes that cannot be controlled

• Investigation

• The process of answering a question through various methods

A ​ (a)   can be answered with an investigation, it cannot be answered with a simple definition or a yes or no

• Testable Question
• Repeated observation
• Investigation
• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A step by step list of what the scientist will do in an experiment

• Experiment

• Materials list

• Product

• Procedure

Gathering information using one or more of the five senses

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

In a controlled ​ (a)   , scientists test one or more ​ (b)   (s). The ​ (c)   is the tested variable or the one changed on purpose, where the ​ (d)   is the observed variable or what is measured, it is the response to the change.

• experiment
• variable
• independent variable
• dependent variable
• controlled variable
• survey
• hypothesis
• control group
• repeated observation

To copy an investigation, following the procedures exactly in order to determine if the results are accurate

• Repeated Trials

• Repeated Observation

• Reproduce

• Replicate

To preform a procedure multiple times or to measure multiple times in order to ensure data is accurate

• Repeated Observation

• Replicate

• Repeated Trials

• Reproduce

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The scientific method starts with a(n) ​ (a)   , which leads to a testable question. After research the scientist will design an investigation and form a ​ (b)   ​ or an educated guess as to what they predict. After conducting the experiment the scientist will write a ​ (c)   or a final statement.

• Observation
• Conclusion
• Hypothesis
• Materials List
• Procedure

An un-numbered list of every tool or item required for an investigation.

• Procedure

• Material Girl

• Materials List

• Supply List

​ (a)   is the best teacher.

• Mr. Newsom
• Ms. Escamilla
• Ms. Hendrickson