Science 6A Lesson 1 Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. trial made under controlled conditions to test the validity of a hypothesis
  2. 5. variable in an experiment that is being measured (Experimental Output)
  3. 6. a method of research that includes asking questions, identifying a problem, making observations, forming a hypothesis, experimentally testing the hypothesis, and communicating the results
  4. 8. scientist a person who studies the earth and its atmosphere. Earth scientists study rocks and minerals, the ocean, climate and weather, outer space, and the environment
  5. 9. provides a possible answer to a big question or a solution to a problem
Down
  1. 1. a proposed explanation that tries to explain an observation (A good hypothesis is testable and provides measurable results.)
  2. 2. provides a justification that links the claim and the evidence (The reasoning should involve a scientific principle or idea to describe why the evidence supports the claim.)
  3. 3. a person who uses scientific thinking, math, and technology to solve problems (They also design products that are useful for humans.)
  4. 4. variable in an experiment that is changed by the scientist ("I" change the "I"ndependent variable. It is the input.)
  5. 7. provides data or information that supports or disproves the claim (The evidence can come from an investigation, observations, reading materials, and/or published data.)