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0A-Science Skills
Term | Definition |
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mass | the amount of matter in an object |
qualitative | evidence that relies on the observations using the five senses |
quantitative | evidence that is reported in number form |
system | organized group of related objects that interact to complete a task |
volume | how much space an object takes up |
weight | how much gravity is pulling on an object |
observation | using the five senses to record information |
classify | sorting objects based on properties |
predicting | using patterns or other evidence to guess what will happen next |
variable | factors that affect the outcome of an experiment |
interpreting | come to a conclusion after analyzing information |
claim | to state that something is true |
evidence | information, facts or data supporting (or contradicting) a claim |
reasoning | explaining how evidence supports a claim |
measuring | using an instrument or device to find the size, amount, or degree of something |
SI | International System of Units |
Celsius (C) | SI unit for temperature |
meter (m) | SI unit for distance |
second (s) | SI unit for time |
kilogram (kg) | SI unit for mass |
Newton (N) | SI unit for weight |
Liter (L) | SI unit for volume (liquid) |
property | a characteristic or trait that you can use to describe something |