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Chapter 1 sections 1-3 by National Geographic
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Physics
7th Grade
08/31/2011

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Term
Science
Definition
the process of observing, studying, and thinking about the world
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Types of Science
Definition
Life Science, Earth Science-including space, and Physical Science which includes matter and energy-matter=chemistry and energy= Physics
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Steps in Scientific Method
Definition
1st state the problem 2nd Gather information 3rd Form a hypothesis 4th Test your hypothesis 5th Analyze your data 6th form a conclusion
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Hypothesis
Definition
an educated guess based on knowledge and observation. must have if. . . . . . . . . then. . . . . .
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Experiment
Definition
a common way to test your hypothesis.
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Variable
Definition
dependent variable is a variable that changes value as other variables change. An independent variable is changed to determine how it will affect the dependent variable
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Constant
Definition
a variable that does not change when other variables change
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Control
Definition
the standard to which test results can be compared.
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Bias
Definition
keeping accurate records, using measurable data, and repeating the experiment.
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Model
Definition
represent ideas, events, or objects, and can be physical or computerized.
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Theory
Definition
an explanation based on many observations and investigations.
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Scientific Law
Definition
a statement about something that always seems to be true. 
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Technology
Definition
applied science that helps people
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Standard
Definition
exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison 
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International System of Units
Definition
improved version of the metric system used and understood by scientists worldwide. Also known as SI
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Length
Definition
Measured using a unit appropriate for the distance between two points.
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Volume
Definition
the amount of space a object occupies
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Mass
Definition
Measure of matter in an object
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Density
Definition
mass per unit volume of a material
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Derived Unit
Definition
a unit obtained by combining different SI units
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Time
Definition
the interval between two events
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Celsius
Definition

0* freezing point of water

100* boiling point of water

Term

Kelvin 

 

Definition

273* freezing point of water

373* is the boiling point

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Fahrenheit 
Definition

32* freezing point of water

212* boiling point of water

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Absolute zero
Definition
-273* which is the point of no motion
Term
Graph
Definition
a visual display of information or data that is used to detect patterns
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Line Graph
Definition
graph that shows a relationship where the dependent variable changes due to a change in the independent variable
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Bar Graph
Definition
graph that compares information collected by counting
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Circle Graph
Definition
shows the different parts of a whole quantity. The circle represents the total. The slices represent the parts and usually are represented as percentages of the total. used to graph money
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Yo-ser, place/description
Definition
soy
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tu -ser, place/description
Definition
eres
Term
usted-ser,place, description
Definition
es
Term
el-ser,place/description
Definition
es
Term
ella-ser,place/description
Definition
es
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nosotros-ser,place/description
Definition
somos
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ustedes-ser,place/description
Definition
son
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ellos-ser,place/description
Definition
son
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Yo-gustar,to like
Definition
A mi me gusta
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tu-gustar, to like
Definition
A ti te gusta
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usted-gustar,to like
Definition
a usted le gusta
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nosotros- gustar, to like
Definition
a nosotros nos gusta
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ustedes- gustar, to like
Definition
a ustedes les gusta
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yo-tener, to have/to have to
Definition
tengo
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tu-tener, to have/ to have to
Definition
tienes
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usted- tener, to have, to have to
Definition
tiene
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ustedes- tener, to have, to have to
Definition
tienen
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nosotros-tener, to have, to have to
Definition
tenemos
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yo- estar,location/feelings
Definition
estoy
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tu-estar,location/feelings
Definition
estas
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usted-estar,locaciĆ³n/feelings
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esta
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nosotros-estar, location/feelings
Definition
estamos
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ustedes-estar,location/feelings
Definition
estan
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yo-ir,to go
Definition
voy
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tu-ir, to go
Definition
vas
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usted-ir, to go
Definition
va
Term
nosotros- ir, to go
Definition
vamos
Term
ustedes-ir,to go
Definition
van
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