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WHAT IS SCIENCE? Mo.1-L1a : What is Scientific Inquiry?
Lesson 1

Hypothesis - a possible explanation about an obser-
vation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

In this topic, you will learn the following lessons:

Mo. 1 - L1a What is Scientific Inquiry?
Mo. 1 - L1b What are Scientific Theory
and Scientific Law?

Mo1-L1a What is Scientific Inquiry? Prediction - a statement of what will happen next in
a sequence of events.
KEY CONCEPTS: E
1. What is scientific Inquiry?
2. What are the results of scientific investigations? D
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Vocabulary A-Z C

Let us learn some vocabulary A

Science - the investigation and exploration of natural Let’s Begin
events and of the new information that results from
those investigations. What is Science Inquiry?

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

People use reasoning, creativity,
and skepticism in their daily lives to solve problems.
Inference - a logical explanation of an observation
that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

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

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