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Science   study of the natural world  
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Technology   use of knowledge to solve practical problems  
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Three Scientific Subjects   Life, Earth and Physical Science  
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Two Branches of Physical Science   Chemistry and Physics  
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Chemistry   Study of the makeup, structure, properties and reactions of matter  
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Physics   study of matter and energy and interactions between the two through forces and motion  
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Six Traits of Science   Careful observations, curiosity, creativity, logic, skepticism, objectivity  
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Scientific explanation   description of how a process in nature occurs (should be logical, testable and based on observations and data)  
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Experiment   organized procedure to study something  
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Observations   using senses to gather information  
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Hypothesis   testable idea or explanation that leads to investigation (If ......, then.....)  
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Variable   factor that can change in a scientific investigation  
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Independent Variable   factor that is deliberately changed  
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Dependent Variable   changes as result of independent variable  
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Data   information gathered by observations or experiments; can be used in calculating or reasoning  
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Analyze   determine relationship between independent and dependent variable  
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Scientific Method   1. Problem 2. Research 3. Hypothesis 4. Experiment (Procedure) 5. Data 6. Conclusion  
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