Grade 2 - NGSS - CA
Data
Information gathered through observation. Data. Data is what we collect to learn more about the world around us.
Experiment
Testing a hypothesis by collecting data in controlled conditions. Experiment. An experiment is when you try things out to see how they work.
Hypothesis
A possible explanation or answer to a scientific question. Hypothesis. A hypothesis is a guess about what might happen in an experiment.
Model
A representation of an object or system. Model. A model is like a small version of something big that helps us understand how it works.
Technology
The use of scientific observations to solve practical problems. Technology. Technology is something we create to help us do things better or easier.