Elementary Science
Vocabulary
Words to Emphasize During
all Experiments and Activities
at All Grade Levels
Investigation
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Experiment
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Procedures
Investigation – To find out as
much as possible about something,
to observe in detail; examine
systematically.
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Experiment –
A test to see if something
works. (K-3)
To investigate and collect data that either
supports a hypothesis or shows that it is false
while controlling variables and changing only
one part of an experimental setup at a time. (4-5)
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Procedures – A step by step
process (the steps of an
experiment)
Observe
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Record
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Data
Observe – To use the
senses and tools to gather
or collect information.
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Record – To write (in tables,
charts, journals, draw, audio
record, video record, photograph)
to show observations.
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Data – The results of an
experiment
Evidence
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Analyze
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Evidence- Information and
facts that help you prove
something
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Analyze – To look at
collected information (data)
to make predictions or draw
conclusions.
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