Grade 1 - NGSS - CA
Data
Information gathered through observation. Data. Data is like notes we take to remember what we see and learn about the world.
Experiment
Testing a hypothesis by collecting data in controlled conditions. Experiment. An experiment is like a science test where we try things out to see what happens.
Hypothesis
A possible explanation or answer to a scientific question. Hypothesis. A hypothesis is a smart guess about what might happen in a science experiment.
Model
A representation of an object or system. Model. A model is like a toy version of something that helps us understand how it works.
Technology
The use of scientific observations to solve practical problems. Technology is something we make to help us do things more easily.