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6th Grade
Nature of Science
Term | Definition |
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Temperature | measure of average kinetic (motion) energy of the particles in an object |
Density | the amount of mass per unit of volume |
SI Sytem | standard system of measurement used worldwide related by multiples of ten |
Volume | the amount of space an object occupies |
Predicting | making an inference about a future event based on current evidence or past experiences |
Observing | using the five senses to learn about an object or event; or to collect information about an object |
Pie Graph | showing parts of a whole (often percentages) |
Mass | amount of matter in an object |
Inferring | interpretation based on observation and prior knowledge |
Graph | visually represents data; easier interpretation; makes further predictions |
Communicating | describing an object or event to another person |
Bar Graph | making comparisons between groups |
Weight | force of gravity on an object |
Quantitive Observation | uses numbers to describe observations |
Classifying | placing objects or events into groups based on common characteristics |
Representing & Analyzing Data | organizing measurements and data to make your information easier to use and understand |
Line graph | changes over time; data point connected |
Measuring | determining the length, area, volume, mass or temperature to describe or quantify |
Qualitative Observation | uses words to describe observations |
Length | distance between two points |
Scientific Theory | a theory that explains scientific observations |
Scientific Law | based on repeated experimental observations; always applies under the same conditions |
Ethics | moral principles that govern a person or group's behavior |
Bias | in favor or against a certain thing; causing justice |