SC.7.N.3.1 April 12, 2024 Homework

Lesson Glossary - Key Vocabulary Terms

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Guided
Notes

Scientific
Theories

●Scientific Theories explain how a natural

phenomenon works.

●Theories are the best explanation for a

phenomenon with all of the available evidence.

●Theories can change when new evidence is

presented.

●Examples of scientific theories:

●Theory of Plate Tectonics
●Theory of Evolution
●Cell Theory
●Atomic Theory

teorías cientificas
teyori syantifik
teorias científicas

Scientific
Laws

●Scientific laws describe a natural

phenomenon or relationship that always
occurs under specific conditions.

●They can often be represented

mathematically and provide no
explanation why a phenomenon occurs.

●Examples of Laws:

oLaw of Universal Gravitation
oLaw of Superposition
oLaws of Conservation of Mass & Energy

leyes cientificas
lwa syantifik yo
leis científicas

Scientific
Theories
vs Laws

Both scientific theories and scientific
laws are based on the results of many
investigations, are supported by a
large amount of evidence, and are
widely accepted by the majority of
scientists in the given field of study.
However, only theories can be
modified as new evidence is
discovered.

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Collaborative
Activity