Analogy

Change

see unified science processes

Classify

Group or order collections of objects or events according to observable common properties or differences, and variations. These properties could include color, shape, size, pattern, living-nonliving, sequence, behavior, rate, position, motion, scale, weight, mass, volume, density, taxonomy.

Communication

Convey information through oral and written words, nonverbal signals, and visual representationsdiagrams, numbers, equations, graphs, drawings, diagrams, tables, exhibits, maps, models.

Constancy

see unified science processes

Control variables

Identify variables in a system and hold all variables constant except those to be manipulated in the experiment.

Define operationally

Make a definition to describe an interaction or observation.

Equilibrium

see unified science processes

Explanation

see unified science processes

Experiment

The ability to use some or all of the process skills to solve problems.

Evidence

is data collected from observation used to explain an object or event.

Evolution

see unified science processes

Form

see unified science processes

Function

see unified science processes

Hypothesize

Make a generalized prediction which can be tested consistently through observable evidence that may indicate one possible explanation of an interaction or event . (rubric)

Infer

Interpret or draw a conclusion from an observation or information.

Inquiry

Asking and answering questions. Diverse ways in which people/ scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence derived from their observation. Also refers to the activities of in which people/ students develop knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, as well as an understanding of scientists study of the natural world. Excellent source on inquiry in K-5 classrooms

Interpret data

Find a pattern in collected data that may lead to inferences, predictions, conclusions, hypotheses, or models and check for reasonableness of solutions.

Knowledge

includes facts, concepts, principles, theories, and laws.

Measure

is the process of making observations quantitative.

Measurement

see unified science processes

Model

see unified science processes

Motion

refers to any change in position in relation to some reference point Rotation and linear motion are examples.

Nature of science

is a method for satisfying human’s curiosity for answering questions.

Object

and living or nonliving piece or pieces of matter.

Observe

Use of the senses to identify properties of objects, environments, and events. (rubric)

Sight - Size, shapes, colors, position, how objects interact;
Hear - loudness, pitch, rhythm;
Touch - flexibility, texture, hot-cold, shapes, size, mass, weight, wet-dry, density
Taste - bitter, salty, sour, sweet;
Smell associate objects with odors;

Similarities, differences, and changes in properties and motion of objects.

Order - events, size, mass, weight, density,

Use of scientific instruments to increase observation such as magnifying glass, ruler, thermometer, microscope, balance scale, binoculars, telescope, clock ...

Order

see unified science processes

Organization

see unified science processes

Predict

Make a specific forecast of future properties or interactions based on past experiences, observations, or organizational schemes ( chaos, systems, cycles, models).

Property

Characteristics of objects. May be directly or indirectly observable. Properties could includecolor, shape, size, pattern, living-nonliving, sequence, behavior, rate, position, motion, scale, weight, mass, volume, density.

Process Skills

Actions used to observe, communicate, organize, compare, discover relationships, infer, and apply.

Scientific Literacy

is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for personal decisions making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity.

Shapes

includetwo and three-dimensional geometric, symmetrical. Relative position is locating all objects in space relative to a reference point.

Spatial relationships

Identify shapes, relative position and motion.

System

see unified science processes

Technology

tools used to make modifications to the world to meet human needs.

Variables

a property or condition that can change.