1. Quietly get supplies and have a seat Supplies Pencil Science notebook open to homework Colored pen or pencil Scissors

4. 1. Law: A rule describing a consistent pattern in Nature. It happens every time, all the time.

5. 2. Theory A well-tested explanation of something that occurs. Pangaea Black Hole Pangaea

6. 3. Scientific Method A systematic way of solving problems. A process that helps solve problems with ordered steps.

7. 4. Hypothesis: A prediction that can be tested.

8. 5. Variable The unknown in an experiment you change to see if it effects the outcome. Only test 1 variable at a time.

9. 6. Inquiry Asking for information. Conducting an investigation (experiment) to find the answer.

10. 7. System: A collection of interrelated parts that perform a specific function.

11. 8. Observe: Using my senses to gather information about something.

12. 9. Infer: Taking the information I observe and using logical reasoning to come to a conclusion. 2X3 X1

13. 10. Predict: Using observed patterns and my experience to say what I think will happen in the future.

14. 11. Compare/Contrast: Finding ways that two or more objects or events are the same or different. Examples: Color Texture Size

15. 12. Classify/Order: Organizing objects or events into categories based on one or more specific features. ClassBoysGirls

16. 13. Model: A representation of something, usually smaller, used to study its characteristics.