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Science
A way of learning more about the natural world.
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Scientific Theory
An attempt to explaina pattern observed repeatedly in the natural world.
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Scientific Law
a rule that describes a pattern in nature but does not try to explain why something happens.
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System
collectionof structures, cycles, and processes that relate to and interact with each other.
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Life Science
study of living systems and how they interact.
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Earth Science
study of earth systems and systems in space, including weather and climate systems, and the study of nonliving things such as rocks, oceans and planets.
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Physical Science
study of matter, which is anything that takes up space and has mass, and the study of energy, which is the ability to cause change.
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Technology
use of science to help people in some way.
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Hypothesis
reasonable guess that can be tested and is based on what is observed.
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Infer
to draw a conclusions
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Model
any representation of an object or an event that isused as a toolfor understanding the natural world; can communicate observations and ideas, test predictions, and save time, money, and lives.
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Critical Thinking
Involves using knowledge and thinking skills to evaluate evidence and explanations.
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Data
Information gathered during an investigation; recorded in the form of descriptions, tables, graphs, or drawings.
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