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Unit 1
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8
Science
8th Grade
08/16/2010

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Term
Science
Definition
A way of learning about the natural world through observation and logical reasoning; leads to a body of knowledge
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Observing
Definition
The process of using one or more of your senses to gather information
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Qualitative observations
Definition
An observation that deals with characteristics that are not expressed in numbers 
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Quantitative observations
Definition
An observation that deals with a number or amount
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Inferring
Definition
The process of making an inference an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge 
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Predicting
Definition
The process of forecasting what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence 
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Chemistry
Definition
The study of the properties of matter and how matter changes 
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Physics
Definition
The study of matter and energy and how they interact 
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