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| classifying | grouping things according to how they are alike and how they are |
| conclusion | a final opinion reached after finishing an investigation |
| controlled variable | something that stays the same in a repeated investigation |
| communication | using written and spoken word, graphs, tables, illustrations, |
| data | information collected during an investigation |
| evidence | facts learned from an investigation that help you come to a |
| experiment | a test or trial done under controlled conditions in order to discover |
| field investigation | the use of tools or equipment to conduct an experiment outdoors |
| hypothesis | stating an idea that can be tested by doing an experiment or |
| infer | to explain a conclusion based on what you know or proved during |
| investigation | a synonym for experiment |
| manipulated variable | something that is changed in an investigation in order to affect the |
| measuring | developing and using appropriate units of measurement for length, |
| microscope | a scientific tool used for closely observing small objects |
| observing | using the five senses to find out about objects and events |
| responding variable | something that changes in an experiment as a result of changing |
| variables | conditions that can change an experiment in order to affect the |
| Lab and Field Safety Rules 1 and 2 | Use well-controlled behavior, and use safety goggles or other eye protection when needed. |
| Lab and Field Safety Rules 3 and 4 | Do not touch, taste, or smell any chemicals or liquids without teacher permission, and handle all lab equipment carefully. |
| Lab and Field Safety Rules 5 and 6 | Take care when participating in any field investigation, and be very careful around any animals that are in your classroom. |
