Hypothesis Theory and Law Jr. High

A prediction that can only be supported or not supported by scientific experimentation.

Explains something we see in the natural world that has been verified through repeated experiments or testing.

A ___ is observed and describes in the natural world what appears to always be true.

Explains HOW nature works.

Based on many, many proven hypotheses.

Help us understand laws.

Describes how nature works.

Happens under very specific conditions in nature.

Description of scientific phenomena under certain conditions- why something is happening

Example: Runners who drink sports drinks during a race will run better than those who drink water because it contains electrolytes.