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asks questions about the natural world

scientist

100

the study of the natural world

science

100

information gathered using the five senses

observation

200

used in scientific investigations

scientific method 

200

an idea or explanation that can be tested with an investigation

Hypothesis 

200

data gathered during an investigation

evidence

300

a. a fair test

b. explanation based on evidence 



a. experiment

b. conclusion

300

what you must conduct to answer questions

investigation

300

what do you do in an experiment 

Choose one factor/variable to change, and conduct experiment many times to be fair and accurate

400

the study of rocks, weather, and planets

Earth science

400

the study of matter and energy

physical science

400

the study of living things

life science

500

what are the steps to an investigation 

              Asking questions

              Making inferences

              Selecting appropriate equipment or technology

              Collecting and analyzing data

              Communicating results supported by data

500

What is the role of scientists 

Ask and answer questions about the natural world

500

what are the steps in the scientific method

              Make observations

              Ask a well-defined question

              Form a hypothesis

              Plan and conduct experiment

              Collect, record, and analyze data

              Draw conclusions

              Communicate results

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