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Biology
7th Grade
09/02/2014

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Life Science
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The study of living things.
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Scientific Methods
Definition
A series of steps followed to solve problems.
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Hypothesis
Definition
An explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested.
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Controlled Experiment
Definition
An experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a comparison of a control group with an experimental group.
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Variable
Definition
A factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis.
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Model
Definition
A pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept.
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Theory
Definition
An explanation that ties together many hypotheses and observations.
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Law
Definition
A summary of many experimental results and observations; a law tells how things work.
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Technology
Definition
The application of science for practical purposes; the use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to meet human need.
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Compound Light Microscope
Definition
An instrument that magnifies small objects so that they can be seen easily by using two or more lenses electron microscope a microscope that focuses a beam of electrons to magnify objects.
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Area
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A measure of the size of a surface or a region.
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Volume
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A measure of the size of a body or region in three-dimensional space.
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Mass
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A Measure of the amount of matter in an object.
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Temperature
Definition
a measure of how hot (or cold) something is.
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