Nature of Science

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Across
  1. 2. can be a visual or mathematical representation of an object or system. This is also useful for showing things that are too small, too large, or too complex to see easily
  2. 5. uses energy to make food
  3. 9. all the measurements scientist gather in support of a scientific explanation
  4. 11. most often used to show continuous change. Usually used for showing changes over time
  5. 12. eats other animals
  6. 14. an organized procedure to study under controlled conditions
  7. 15. consumer that eats only plants
  8. 16. used to display and compare data in a number of categories
  9. 19. define a problem, form hypothesis, plan an investigation, collecting data, conclusion
  10. 21. Well-supported explanation of nature
  11. 22. are the facts, figures, and other evidence scientists gather when they conduct an investigation
Down
  1. 1. eats both plants and animals
  2. 3. description of a specific relationship under given conditions in the natural world
  3. 4. a testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation
  4. 6. process of obtaining information by using the senses
  5. 7. the factor that is deliberately manipulated in an investigation
  6. 8. that factor that changes as a result of manipulation one or more independent variables
  7. 10. occurs when an activity is repeated by a different person
  8. 13. organism that gets energy and nutrients by breaking down the remains of other organisms
  9. 17. occurs when an activity is repeated by the same person
  10. 18. an ideal way to display date that are parts of a whole
  11. 20. is an organism that eats other organisms