Across
- 4. type of observation that involves numbers and measurements. It tells you the quantity or "how much" of something there is
- 5. an explanation for how or why something in the natural world works. It's not just a simple guess; it's an idea that has been tested over and over again through many experiments and observations and is supported by a huge amount of evidence.
- 10. type of variable that is the one thing in a science experiment that the scientists change on purpose to see what will happen
- 12. a statement that describes a pattern or rule in nature that is true every single time. It tells you what will happen under certain conditions, but it doesn't try to explain why it happens
- 13. a way to solve problems and answer questions by following a series of steps
- 14. a statement about what you think will happen in the future; like a hypothesis
Down
- 1. type of observation that describes the qualities or characteristics of something using your five senses. Think of it as describing what something is like—its color, texture, smell, sound, or taste
- 2. a smart guess or conclusion you make based on observations and your own past experiences
- 3. type of observation that is a statement that is based on your own personal feelings, opinions, or judgments
- 6. educated guess about the answer to a scientific question; It is an "If..., then..." statement
- 7. what you notice using any of your five senses to learn about the world around us.
- 8. type of observation that is a statement based on facts that can be proven true by anyone
- 9. type of variable that is the thing in a science experiment that you measure or observe to see how it was affected by your change
- 11. type of variable that the factors that remain the same in an experiment