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Chapter 1
The World of Life Science
16 cards·by Ms.Daugherty
ums; science; 6th gr
life science
the study of living things
scientific method
a series of steps followed to solve a problem
variable
a factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypthesis
hypothesis
an explanation this based on research or observations that can be tested
controlled experiment
an experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a comparison of a control group with
an experimental group
variable
a factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypthesis
hypothesis
an explanation this based on research or observations that can be tested
controlled experiment
an experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a comparison of a control group with
an experimental group
model
a pattern or represenation designed to show how something works
theory
an explanation that ties together may hypotheses and observations
law
a summary of many experiments; a law tells how things work
technology
the use of tools and machines like a computer or a microscope
area
measuring the size of a surface or region (the amount of paper needed to cover your desk)
volume
measuring the size of a 3-dimensional space ( the amount of water to fill a cup)
mass
measuring of the amount of matter in an object (matter found in an apple or chair)
temperature
a measure of how hot or cold something is