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Scientic Inquiry
Getting Ready for Science- Grade 4
Term | Definition |
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standard measure | An accepted measurement |
microscope | A tool that makes an object look several times bigger than it actually is. |
pan balance | A tool that measures mass. |
spring scale | A tool that measures forces, such as weight. |
observation | Information that you gather with your senses. |
inference | An untested interpretation of observations. |
hypothesis | A scientific explanation that can be tested. |
experiment | A controlled test of a hypothesis. |
scientific method | A series of steps that scientists follow to test hypotheses and to find out answers to their science questions. |