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Unit 1
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Science
4th Grade
10/13/2014

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Data
Definition
Information you observe
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Scientists
Definition
Asks questions about the natural world
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Hypothesis
Definition
An idea of explanation that can be tested with an investigation
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Science
Definition
The study of the natural world
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Model
Definition
Represents something that is to big, to small, or has to many parts to investigate directly
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Microscope
Definition
A tool for looking at objects that can not be seen with a naked eye
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Spring Scale
Definition
Used to measure force in units called Newtons (N)
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Computer Model
Definition
Models of an event or object on the computer
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Three-Dimensional Model
Definition
Has length and width, height.
ex. Mrs. Margerum model of Solar System
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Two-Dimensional Model
Definition
Has length and width
ex. Drawing, diagram, or map
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Pan Balance
Definition
Used to measure mass with units called grams (g)
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Investigation
Definition
Conducted to answer questions
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Inference
Definition
A statement that explains an observation
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Observation
Definition
Information by using five senses
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Scientific Method Order
Step 1
Definition
`Make Observation
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Step 2
Definition
Ask question
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Step 3
Definition
Form Hypothesis
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Step 4
Definition
Plan & conduct an experiment
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Step 5
Definition
Record and Analyze results
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Step 6
Definition
Draw Conclusion
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Step 7
Definition
Communicate Results
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3D Model
Definition
has Length, Width, Height
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Mental Model
Definition
Model that is in your head
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Weather Model
Definition
These kind of models can save lives
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2D Model
Definition
Model has length and width
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Computer Model
Definition
Model made with computer program
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Scale Model
Definition
Model, a measurement on the model stands for a measurement on the real thing
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What does it mean to classify something
Definition
To arrange or organize into groups
ex. different types of rocks
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What are some ways to communicate data
Definition
Graphs, Charts, Poster, Map, Website, Blog
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What is a variable
Definition
This can be changed through the experiment
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What does predict mean
Definition
Tells what will happen next or in the future based on observation
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