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| A rule that describes a pattern in nature; does not attempt to explain it |
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| attempt to explain a pattern observed reatedly in the natural world; supported by observations and investigation |
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| collection of structures, cycles, and processes that relate to and interact with each other |
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| branch of science that studies living systems and how they interact |
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| branch of science that studies nonliving systems |
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| the study of matter and energy |
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| the study of matter and the interactions of matter |
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| the study of energy and its ability to change matter |
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| the practicle use of science |
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| using the 5 senses to gather information |
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| a reasonable and educated guess that can be tested and it is based on what is known and observed |
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| analysis and communication of the results of a scientific investigation |
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| factors that can be changed in an experiment |
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| variable that are not changed in an experiment |
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| an organized approach to solving problems |
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