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Nature of Science
G5 CH 1 Nature of Science -- Vocabulary ELL
| Term | Definition | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Analyze Analizar | EXAMINE-To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelatedness... How things work together. EXAMINAR | |
| Characteristic Característica | TRAIT- A feature, quality, property, or trait of an object or organism. RASGO | |
| Classify Clasificar | GROUP-To arrange in a specific order or group by categories based on similarities. GRUPO | |
| Conclusion Conclusión | WHAT HAPPENED-A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data. THE END ¿Qué pasó? — El final | |
| Control group Grupo de control | NOT EXPERIMENTED ON-A group in a scientific experiment that serves as a reference for comparison to the experimental group; a group that is untreated by the factor being tested. (GROUP THAT GOT THE FAKE PILL-PLECEBO) No experimentado en | |
| Data Datos | INFORMATION-Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation. INFORMACIÓN | |
| Experiment Experimento | TEST IT OUT -A scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer the hypothesis. (CAUSE-EFFECT)--Pruébalo | Try it=Test it |
| Inference Inferencia | USE WHAT YOU KNOW TO EXPLAIN WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE-An explanation based on evidence that is not directly observed. Understand PAST/PRESENT. Ex. Grass is wet, you may infer it rained. Usa lo que sabes para explicar lo que no puedes ver. | |
| Predict Predecir | FORCAST- To say what you think will happen in the future based on what you know is true/valid from the past. PRONÓSTICO | |
| Observation Observación | CHECKING IT OUT-Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments. Echándole un vistazo | |
| Investigation Investigación | GET INFO-WATCH & LEARN-- Exploratory, observing. Not testing hypothesis but may lead to one. Does not always use the steps of "the scientific method." Obtén información, mira y aprende... | |
| Technology Tecnología | FRIDGE/CAR- The use of scientific knowledge and processes to solve practical problems. La ciencia resuelve problemas. | |
| Testable comprobable | GETTING THE FACTS- A term used to describe a question that can be answered through an experiment or observation. ( ABLE TO BE TESTED)Obtención de datos | |
| Trials Ensayos | TRY IT AGAIN-Multiple sets of measurements or observations in a scientific investigation. Inténtalo de nuevo | |
| Valid Válido | PROVEN TRUE-A term used to describe the certainty of data or results of an investigation or experiment. COMPROBADO COMO CIERTO- | |
| Variable variable | CHANGE/checks-An event, condition, or factor that can be changed or controlled in order to ensure valid data. CAMBIAR | (OLD LADY RICE'S OPEN WINDOW) Factor=something, anything |
| Accurate Preciso | BULLSEYE---To be accurate is to be free of error or mistakes. Cero errores o equivocaciones. | |
| Hypothesis Hipótesis | Guess---An educated guess about what might happen. adivinar | |
| Fact Hecho | proven TRUE probado como cierto | |
| Opinion Opinión | how you FEEL about a fact cómo te sientes respecto a un hecho |
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