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Define:

Scientist

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One who studies science.

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Define:

Science

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A way or process of investigating your surrounding

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Define:

Technology

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The application of science used to make products that people can use.

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Define:

Investigate

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Search to find answers.

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Identify three ways scientists find answers about the natural world.

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  1. Observation
  2. Investigation
  3. Experiments
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Compare ways that people seek answers to questions in daily life with way scientists seek answers to question

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Prior knowledge 
Study 
Scientific method
Internet
Clues
Skills
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Identify five information sources

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Books 
Technology
Videos
Experts
Newspapers
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Summarize seven kinds of information you should record in a science journal

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Observation
Procedures 
Results
Data, charts, tables, and graphs
Problems that occurred 
Measurements and formulas 
List of materials and equipment used
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What is RFTAD

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R: recognize the problem
F: form a hypothesis
T: test your hypothesis
A: analyze your data
D: draw conclusion
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