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Mo.1-L1 : Vocabulary Review
Directions: On the line before each definition, write the letter of the term that matches it correctly.

Each term is used only once.
1. the act of watching something and taking note of what occurs. A. hypothesis
B. inference
2. a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific C. observation
investigations.
D. prediction
3. a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events. E. potential
F. science
4. a logical conclusion based on available information or evidence. G. scientific law
H. scientific theory
5. an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge
gained from many observations and investigations. I. technology
6. a rule that describes a pattern in nature.

7. the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.
8. something that is possible or likely.

9. the investigation and explanation of natural events and of the new information that
results from those investigations.

Mo.1-L1 : Key Concept Organizer

Directions: Use your textbook to complete the graphic organizer and respond to the statement.
1. Fill in the graphic organizer to describe a typical series of steps in scientific inquiry. Use the terms from the
word bank. Each term is used only once.
1.

Ask Questions
Hypothesis and Predict
Communicate Results
2.
Draw Conclusions

Test Hypothesis Analyze Results

3.

4.

5. Explain why critical thinking and skepticism are important to scientific inquiry.

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