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6th Grade
09/19/2011

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Science
Definition
a way of learning about the natural world through obsevations and logical reasoning, leads to the 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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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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Scientific inquiry
Definition
The ongoing process of discovery in science; the diverse ways in which scientist study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather.
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Hypothesis
Definition
a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question; must be testable.
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Controlled experiment
Definition
an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.
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Variable
Definition
A factor that can change in an experiment.
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Manipulated variable
Definition
the one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment;also called independent variable.
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Responding variable
Definition
the factor that changes as a result of changes to the manipulated, or independent, variable in an experiment; also called dependent variable.
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Data
Definition
facts,figures,other evidence gathered through observations.
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Scientific theory
Definition
a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations.
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Scientific law
Definition
a statement that decribes what scientist expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions.
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Earth science
Definition
the science that fouses on planet Earth and its place in the universe.
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System
Definition
a group of related parts that work together.
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Energy
Definition
the ability to do work or cause change.
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Constructive force
Definition
a force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth's surface.
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Destructive force
Definition
a force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.
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Geologist
Definition
a scientist who studies the forces that make and shape planet Earth.
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Oceanographer
Definition
a scientist who studies Earth's oceans.
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Meteorologist
Definition
a scientist who studies the causes of weather and tries to predict it.
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Astronomer
Definition
a scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth.
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Environmental scientist
Definition
a scientist who studies the effects of human activities on Earth's land,air,water,and living things and also tries to solve problems relating to the use of resources.
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