Unit 1 Vocabulary Words-Scientific Inquiry

Quantitative Observations

• Observations that involve colors and textures.

• Observations that involve numbers, measurements, or quantities.

• Observations that are based on personal feelings and opinions.

• Observations that are made without any tools or instruments.

Claim

• A statement that expresses a personal opinion.

• One sentence that answers a question without using 'I think' or 'I believe.'

• A detailed explanation of a topic.

• A question that requires a yes or no answer.

Inquiry

• A process of making a decision.

• When we request information and ask questions.

• A method of solving mathematical problems.

• A type of scientific experiment.

Phenomenon

• A natural occurrence that can be observed and studied.

• A scientific theory that explains a specific event.

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

• A method of conducting experiments to test hypotheses.

Inference

• a guess about something using your observations

• a definitive conclusion based on facts

• a random assumption without evidence

• a statement that cannot be proven

Reasoning

• How you know your evidence supports your CLAIM.

• What is your knowledge about a topic?

• The process of making a conclusion based on evidence.

• The ability to think critically about information.

Evidence

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

• a personal opinion that is not based on facts

• a random guess without any basis

• a statement that contradicts established facts

What are observations in science?

• Observations are things we notice using our 5 senses.

• Observations are conclusions drawn from experiments.

• Observations are predictions about future events.

• Observations are theories that explain phenomena.

qualitative observations

• observations made using our 5 senses

• measurements taken with instruments

• data collected from surveys

• calculations based on numerical data

What is science?

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

• Science is the collection of ancient artifacts and historical documents.

• Science is a form of art that expresses human emotions and experiences.

• Science is the practice of creating fictional stories and characters.