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Nature of Science

TermDefinition
Life Science Study of life and all living things
Examples of Life Science Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Botany
Inferences Making a logical explanation of an observation by using your background knowledge or experience
Scientific method Ask questions, hypothesize and predict, test hypothesis with an experiment, analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results
Examples of Earth Science Geology, Meteorology, Archeology
Physical Science Study of the interactions of matter and energy
Observations Using one or more of your senses to gather information
Surface Tension The ability of water to stick to itself
Scientific inquiry The skills and methods scientists use to answer questions about what they have observed
Earth Science Study of Earth and the forces that shape Earth's surface
Hypothesis A possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
Physical Science includes... Chemistry and Physics topics
Science The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations
Prediction A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
Created by: shyman
 

 



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