Unit 1 Vocabulary Words-Scientific Inquiry

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What is science?

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Science is the study of the natural world through observations and experimentation.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What are observations in science?

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Observations are things we notice using our 5 senses.

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Inference

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a guess about something using your observations

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Phenomenon

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When we make observations in the world around us, wonder about things and then form questions to search for the answers. 

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

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qualitative observations

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observations made using our 5 senses

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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Quantitative Observations

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Observations that involve numbers, measurements, or quantities.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Claim

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one sentence that answers a question. There is no "I think" or "I believe." We do not make an opinion.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Evidence

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proof that supports your CLAIM. Evidence can be numbers, measurements, Data

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Reasoning

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How you know your evidence supports your CLAIM. What is your knowledge about a topic?

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Inquiry

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When we request information and ask questions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-3