Science 8 Intro. Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Science | study of the natural world |
Technology | use of knowledge to solve practical problems |
Three Scientific Subjects | Life, Earth and Physical Science |
Two Branches of Physical Science | Chemistry and Physics |
Chemistry | Study of the makeup, structure, properties and reactions of matter |
Physics | study of matter and energy and interactions between the two through forces and motion |
Six Traits of Science | Careful observations, curiosity, creativity, logic, skepticism, objectivity |
Scientific explanation | description of how a process in nature occurs (should be logical, testable and based on observations and data) |
Experiment | organized procedure to study something |
Observations | using senses to gather information |
Hypothesis | testable idea or explanation that leads to investigation (If ......, then.....) |
Variable | factor that can change in a scientific investigation |
Independent Variable | factor that is deliberately changed |
Dependent Variable | changes as result of independent variable |
Data | information gathered by observations or experiments; can be used in calculating or reasoning |
Analyze | determine relationship between independent and dependent variable |
Scientific Method | 1. Problem 2. Research 3. Hypothesis 4. Experiment (Procedure) 5. Data 6. Conclusion |
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