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Scientific Inquiry & Application Practices - All Activities

Spelling, matching, typing, and a study guide on one page. Reuse the same ELL-friendly definitions for science action words and matter/chemistry vocabulary.

Beginner ELL Core Idea

  • Scientists ask, test, and explain.
  • Matter has properties and can change.
  • Mass stays the same.

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Classify means put things into groups.

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Communicate means share ideas or results.

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Compare means see how things are the same or different.

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Conclude means say what you learned.

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Data is information you collect.

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The design cycle is plan, test, and improve.

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An engineer designs and builds solutions.

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Evidence is data that supports an idea.

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Infer means make a guess using evidence.

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Interpret means explain what data means.

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Investigate means study a question.

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Justify means explain why with evidence.

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Measure means find size, length, or amount.

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Observe means use your senses.

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Organize means put things in order.

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Predict means guess what will happen. A hypothesis is a testable prediction.

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A question asks for information.

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Record means write down data.

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Relate means connect ideas.

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Science is the study of the natural world.

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Acidic means sour or strong. Low pH.

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Acidity shows how acidic something is.

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Alkalinity shows how basic something is.

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Atoms are the smallest parts of matter.

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Basic means not acidic. High pH.

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Matter can change. Physical change: shape changes. Chemical change: new substance forms.

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A chemical equation shows a reaction.

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Compounds are two or more elements bonded.

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Mass is not created or destroyed.

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Elements are basic substances.

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Families are columns on the periodic table.

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Groups are elements with similar properties.

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An indicator changes color to show pH.

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Litmus paper shows if something is acidic or basic.

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Metals are shiny and conduct electricity.

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Mixtures are substances mixed together.

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Molecules are atoms joined together.

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Neutral means not acidic or basic. pH = 7.

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Noble gases do not react easily.

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Non-metals are not shiny and do not conduct well.

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The periodic table organizes elements.

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Periods are rows on the periodic table.

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pH measures acidity or basicity.

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The pH scale goes from 0 to 14.

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A phase change is solid, liquid, or gas changing.

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Phenolphthalein is a pH indicator. It changes color.

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Properties describe matter. Color, hardness, density.

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Classify means put things into groups.

Study Guide

Quick meanings for every word. Pair terms with visuals to support newcomers.

WordMeaning
ClassifyClassify means put things into groups.
CommunicateCommunicate means share ideas or results.
CompareCompare means see how things are the same or different.
ConcludeConclude means say what you learned.
DataData is information you collect.
Design CycleThe design cycle is plan, test, and improve.
EngineerAn engineer designs and builds solutions.
EvidenceEvidence is data that supports an idea.
InferInfer means make a guess using evidence.
InterpretInterpret means explain what data means.
InvestigateInvestigate means study a question.
JustifyJustify means explain why with evidence.
MeasureMeasure means find size, length, or amount.
ObserveObserve means use your senses.
OrganizeOrganize means put things in order.
Predict / HypothesisPredict means guess what will happen. A hypothesis is a testable prediction.
QuestionA question asks for information.
RecordRecord means write down data.
RelateRelate means connect ideas.
ScienceScience is the study of the natural world.
AcidicAcidic means sour or strong. Low pH.
AcidityAcidity shows how acidic something is.
AlkalinityAlkalinity shows how basic something is.
AtomsAtoms are the smallest parts of matter.
BasicBasic means not acidic. High pH.
Changes in MatterMatter can change. Physical change: shape changes. Chemical change: new substance forms.
Chemical EquationA chemical equation shows a reaction.
CompoundsCompounds are two or more elements bonded.
Conservation of MassMass is not created or destroyed.
ElementsElements are basic substances.
FamiliesFamilies are columns on the periodic table.
GroupsGroups are elements with similar properties.
IndicatorAn indicator changes color to show pH.
Litmus PaperLitmus paper shows if something is acidic or basic.
MetalsMetals are shiny and conduct electricity.
MixturesMixtures are substances mixed together.
MoleculesMolecules are atoms joined together.
NeutralNeutral means not acidic or basic. pH = 7.
Noble GasesNoble gases do not react easily.
Non-MetalsNon-metals are not shiny and do not conduct well.
Periodic Table of ElementsThe periodic table organizes elements.
PeriodsPeriods are rows on the periodic table.
pHpH measures acidity or basicity.
pH ScaleThe pH scale goes from 0 to 14.
Phase ChangeA phase change is solid, liquid, or gas changing.
PhenolphthaleinPhenolphthalein is a pH indicator. It changes color.
PropertiesProperties describe matter. Color, hardness, density.
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