A scientist who studies the forces that make and shape the Earth.
Geologist
100
The process of using one or more of your senses to gather information.
Observing
100
Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations.
Data
100
A way of learning about the NATURAL WORLD through observations and logical reasoning.
Science
100
The part of the Earth that is made up of living things
Biosphere
200
Studies the oceans
Oceanographer
200
The process of making an inference, an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.
Inferring
200
any outdoor area where you do science activities
Field
200
The ongoing process of discovery in science. The different way scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather.
Scientific Inquiry
200
Makes up all of Earth's water
Hydrosphere
300
studies the atmosphere (weather)
Meteorologist
300
A possible explanation of an experiment.
Hypothesis
300
a group of related parts that work together.
System
300
A well tested concept that explains a wide range of observations
Scientific Theory
300
The rocky surface of Earth
Lithosphere
400
studies the universe beyond Earth
Astronomer
400
An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.
Controlled Experiment
400
A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth's surface.
Constructive Force
400
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions.
Scientific Law
400
A group of people who live together in an area and have things in common.
Society
500
A person who is trained to use both technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
Engineer
500
The one factor that at scientist CHANGES during an experiment.
Manipulated Variable
500
The factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated variable in an experiment.
Responding Variable
500
The ability to do work or cause change
Energy
500
How people modify the world around them to meet their needs or to solve practical problems.
Examples: Stone tools, computers, etc.