8th grade lesson 1
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brandonta15 on August 9, 2012
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Nature of Science Definitions
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Science | the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations |
| Observation | is the act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs |
| Inference | a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience |
| Hypothesis | an educated guess |
| Prediction | is a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events |
| Technology | is the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use |
| Scientific theory | an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations |
| Scientific law | is a rule that describes a pattern in nature |
| Critical thinking | comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it |
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