1. Science 8--Nature of Science—Scientific Problem Solving
Section 1 Vocabulary

2. the study of processes that occur on Earth
the study of processes that occur on Earth. Astronomy is often included in the Earth sciences

3. Earth science
the study of processes that occur on Earth. Astronomy is often included in the Earth sciences

4. the study of matter and energy

5. physical science
the study of matter and energy

6. a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature

7. scientific law
a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature

8. a process that uses a variety of skills and tools to answer questions or to test ideas

9. scientific inquiry
a process that uses a variety of skills and tools to answer questions or to test ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

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

18. the study of life and the processes that occur in living organisms, such as plants and animals

19. life science
the study of life and the processes that occur in living organisms, such as plants and animals

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

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

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

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

24. a summary of the information gained from testing a hypothesis

25. conclusion
a summary of the information gained from testing a hypothesis

26. a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation

27. hypothesis
a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation

28. the results of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs

29. observation
the results of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs