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Scientific Method
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20
Science
6th Grade
12/14/2011

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Observing
Definition
using one or more of your senses (see, hear, touch, etc) to gather information
Term
Quantitative Observation
Definition
observation that deals with numbers or amounts
there are 3 highlighters
Term
Qualitative Observation
Definition
an observation that deals with characteristics that cannot be expressed by a number
highlighters are blue and yellow
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Inferring
Definition
process of making an interpretation based on observations and prior knowlege
Sean will wear grey sweatshirt
Nick will wear black t shirt ( I see it)
Term
Prediction
Definition
process of forecasting what will happen in the future based on past
evidence or experience
Sean will wear grey tomorrow!!
Nick will wear black tomorrow!!
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Classifying
Definition
grouping together objects that are alike in some way
blue highlighters
yellow highlighers
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Making models
Definition
create a representation of complex objects or processes
build a bridge with legos
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Science
Definition
a way of learning about the natural world
example exploration of space, plants, animals, ocean etc
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Skepticism
Definition
an attitude of doubt

It won t snow!!!!! (parents0
I m dumb I won t get an A)
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Scientific Inquiry
Definition
the priocess of discovery in science. the different ( diverse) wahy in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather.
example- 6th graders might be better in a classroom all day bc their scores drop, they waste time by forgetting etc.
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hypothesis
Definition
a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question
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variable
Definition
a factor that can change in an experiment
example popcorn ( wet, dry, normal)
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manipulated variable (independent variable)
Definition
the one variable changed on purpose
example the popcorn
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responding variable( dependent variable)
Definition
the factor that might change in response to the manipulated variable
example one of the types of popcorn popped more kernels
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controlled experiment
Definition
an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.
Term
operational definition
Definition
a statement that dexrives how to measure a particular variable or define it

example grey sweatshirt - what is the color, does it have a logo etc. Needs to be done ahead of time
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data
Definition
facts, figures and evidence gathered through observations
example Mrs. Williams reading data
pink9worst), yellow( some problems) white is fine
Term
Communicating
Definition
sharing of ideas and findings with others through writing and speaking

teachers go to data meetings and talk about kids
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scientific theory
Definition
well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
example Mrs. Williams thinks 6th graders would do better in one classroom
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scientific law
Definition
a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
example if not watched by a teacher 6th graders will start to fool around
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