Lesson One Flashcards
(9 cards)
The investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations.
Science
Using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs.
An Observation
A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
An Inferance
A possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.
A hypothesis
A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
A Prediction
The practical use scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.
Technology
An explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
A Scientific Theory
Describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true.
A Scientific Law
Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it.
Critical Thinking
