Nature of Science
Observe and ask questions about the world that can be answered through scientific __________________.
investigations
______________ scientific procedures and explanations.
Communicate
People from many generations and nations ____________ to science knowledge.
contribute
Soil is composed of pieces of ________, _________ material, __________ and __________ and has characteristics that can be measured and observed.
rock, organic, water, air
Renewable energy resource examples are __________, ________________, & _______________.
wind, water, and solar energy (sun energy)
Design and conduct scientific investigations using appropriate ____________ techniques.
safety
Apply _________________ of science content to real-world challenges.
knowledge
People of all cultures, genders, and backgrounds can pursue a career in ____________.
science
Use the term “_______”, not “_________”.
soil, dirt
Renewable energy resources, such as _______, _________ or solar energy, can be replenished within a short amount of time by natural processes.
wind, water, or solar
Use appropriate mathematics, tools and techniques to gather _________ and information.
data
Science is both a body of knowledge and ___________ to discover new knowledge.
processes
Scientists often work in ____________.
teams
Dirt and soils are not ______ _____________.
the same
Examples of Nonrenewable energy are _________ ______, _______, or _________.
natural gas, coal or oil
Develop and communicate descriptions, models, explanations and ________________.
predictions
Science is a way of knowing about the world around us based on _________________ from _____________ and _____________________ .
evidence, experimentation, observations
Science affects _____________ life. Science requires _____________ and ____________.
everyday, creativity, imagination
Rocks have specific ___________________ that allow them to be sorted and compared.
characteristics
Nonrenewable energy is a finite resource, such as natural gas, coal or oil, which CANNOT be replenished in a short amount of time. What does finite mean?
it has a limit
Think critically and ask questions about the _____________ and explanations of others.
observations
Science assumes that objects and events occur in consistent patterns that are understandable through _______________ and ________________.
measurement, observation
Science develops ___________ based on a body of scientific _____________. Science explanations can change based on __________ scientific ___________.
theories, evidence, new, evidence
Rocks form in ______________ ways.
different
"Solar" means from the ______.
Sun