1. Science 7-Scientific Explanations—Lesson 1
Understanding Science

2. the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use

3. technology
the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use

4. the study of all living things

5. life science
the study of all living things

6. the study of Earth, including its landforms, rocks, soil, and forces that shape Earth’s surface

7. earth science
the study of Earth, including its landforms, rocks, soil, and forces that shape Earth’s surface

8. the study of interactions of matter and energy—study of chemistry and physics

9. physical science
the study of interactions of matter and energy—study of chemistry and physics

10. a possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations

11. hypothesis
a possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations

12. a process that uses a variety of skills and tools to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world

13. scientific inquiry
a process that uses a variety of skills and tools to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world

14. a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

15. inference
a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience

16. using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs

17. observation
using one or more of your senses to gather information and take note of what occurs

18. the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations

19. science
the investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from those investigations

20. a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events

21. prediction
a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events

22. an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

23. scientific theory
an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

24. all living things are made of cells

25. cell theory
all living things are made of cells

26. describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true

27. scientific law
describes a pattern or an event in nature that is always true

28. comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it

29. critical thinking
comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it

30. intentional or unintentional prejudice toward a specific outcome

31. bias
intentional or unintentional prejudice toward a specific outcome

32. rules of conduct or moral principles

33. ethics
rules of conduct or moral principles

34. the study of all living things

35. biology
the study of all living things