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5th Grade SSA Nature of Science Vocabulary

Authored by Kelsey Allphin

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8th Grade

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5th Grade SSA Nature of Science Vocabulary
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1.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Match the following vocabulary words to their correct definition.

hypothesis

A predicted answer to a scientific question.

data

Something that can change during an experiment.

variable

A single completed investigation.

observation

Information collected during an experiment.

trial

Gathering information using the senses.

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Match the following vocabulary words to their correct definition.

control

A feature that does not change during an experiment.

inference

trustworthy

independent variable

To observe something carefully in order to understand it.

reliable

A conclusion based on observation and reasoning.

analyze

The variable that is changed by the scientist.

3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Match the following vocabulary words to their correct definition.

opinion

A good guess about what is likely to happen in the future.

research

Answers the investigation question and is supported by data

collected.

scientific inquiry

How scientists go about asking and answering questions

prediction

To study something in detail in order to discover facts about it.

conclusion

A personal belief not based on observable fact

4.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Match the following vocabulary words to their correct definition.

scientific method

Something that changes as a result of changes in the

independent variable in an experiment.

experiment

A process that uses science process skills as tools to gather,

organize, analyze, and communicate information.

scientific knowledge

Information supported by observations

fact

What we know about the world

dependent variable

A carefully controlled test of a hypothesis

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