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4th Grade Science
Science Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| science | The study of the natural world. |
| observation | Information collected by using the five senses. |
| scientist | A person who asks questions about the natural world. |
| investigation | A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or an event. |
| evidence | Information collected during a scientific investigation. |
| inference | An untested conclusion based on observations. |
| hypothesis | A possible explanation or answer to a question; a testable statement. |
| empirical evidence | Data collected through direct observation or experience. |
| microscope | A tool for looking at objects that cannot be seen with the eye alone. |
| pan balance | A tool that measures mass with units called grams (g). |
| spring scale | A tool used to measure forces, such as weight, in units called newtons. |
| triple beam balance | An accurate tool to use for measuring mass. |