Science Inquiry Skills Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key science inquiry skills terms and their definitions.

Observe

Use your senses to gather information about objects and events.

Measure

Use devices to find the size, mass, volume, or quantity of something.

Infer

Draw conclusions based on what is already known.

Classify

Group or order objects based on similarities or differences.

Predict

Form an idea about what may happen based on what you know or have experienced.

Communicate

Share information with others by writing, speaking, or using pictures or graphs.

Hypothesize

Formulate a statement that can be tested by using a controlled investigation.

Identify and Controlled Variables

Recognize the changing and unchanging parts of a controlled investigation.

Experiment

Set up and follow a procedure to test a hypothesis.

Collect, Record, and Interpret Data

Gather and organize information about objects or events.

Make and Use Models

Create an object to represent or explain something that cannot be easily observed.

Define Operationally

Correctly communicate scientific terms using observations and experience.