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| using one or more of your senses (see, hear, touch, etc) to gather information |
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observation that deals with numbers or amounts
there are 3 highlighters |
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an observation that deals with characteristics that cannot be expressed by a number
highlighters are blue and yellow |
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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) |
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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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grouping together objects that are alike in some way
blue highlighters
yellow highlighers |
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create a representation of complex objects or processes
build a bridge with legos |
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a way of learning about the natural world
example exploration of space, plants, animals, ocean etc |
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an attitude of doubt
It won t snow!!!!! (parents0
I m dumb I won t get an A) |
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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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| a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question |
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a factor that can change in an experiment
example popcorn ( wet, dry, normal) |
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| manipulated variable (independent variable) |
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the one variable changed on purpose
example the popcorn |
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| responding variable( dependent variable) |
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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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| an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time. |
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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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facts, figures and evidence gathered through observations
example Mrs. Williams reading data
pink9worst), yellow( some problems) white is fine |
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sharing of ideas and findings with others through writing and speaking
teachers go to data meetings and talk about kids |
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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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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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