6th - Science NOS Lesson 1 Vocab

Question 0

The act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs?

Answer 0

Observation

Question 1

The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations?

Answer 1

Science

Question 2

A logical exploration of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience?

Answer 2

Inference

Question 3

A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations?

Answer 3

Hypothesis

Question 4

A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events?

Answer 4

Prediction

Question 5

The practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use?

Answer 5

Technology

Question 6

An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations?

Answer 6

Scientific theory

Question 7

A rule that describes a pattern in nature?

Answer 7

Scientific law

Question 8

Comparing what you already know about something to new information and deciding whether or not you agree with the new information?

Answer 8

Critical thinking