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man-made, natural, materials, physical properties, parts, heat, frozen, cut, mix, observe, observation, investigate, investigation, data, prediction, solid, liquid, gas

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man-made, natural, materials, physical properties, parts, heat, frozen, cut, mix, observe, observation, investigate, investigation, data, prediction, solid, liquid, gas

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Scientific Process:  prediction, experiment, investigation observation, data, conclusion, outcomes

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Scientific Process:  prediction, experiment, investigation observation, data, conclusion, outcomes

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Scientific Process:  prediction, experiment, investigation observation, data, conclusion, outcomes

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Scientific Process:  prediction, experiment, investigation observation, data, conclusion, outcomes

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made or caused by human beings (as opposed to occurring or being made naturally); artificial.

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made or caused by human beings (as opposed to occurring or being made naturally); artificial.

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Man-made definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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Man-made definition: Man-made things are created or caused by people, rather than occurring naturally . | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

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6. adjective [ADJ n]Natural things exist or occur in nature and are not made or caused by people.The gigantic natural harbor is a haven for boats.naturally adverbNitrates are chemicals that occur naturally in water and the soil.

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6. adjective [ADJ n]Natural things exist or occur in nature and are not made or caused by people.The gigantic natural harbor is a haven for boats.naturally adverbNitrates are chemicals that occur naturally in water and the soil.

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Voting for this episode is now closed. Would you like to vote on the most recent poll?

I pulled three questions from my jar. Which question do you want to explore next week?

How are candles made?

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What was the first costume?

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Watch the video to discover the answer and don't forget to vote for next week's question. There are mysteries all around us. Have fun and stay curious!

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Voting for this episode is now closed. Would you like to vote on the most recent poll? I pulled three questions from my jar. Which question do you want to explore next week? How are candles made? -Kaila, 3rd Grade What was the first costume?

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Natural And Man Made Things | Environmental Studies Grade 3 | Periwinkle

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Natural Resources for Kids | Teach your kids and students about Earths Natural Resources

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Observable Physical Properties of Matter

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Science Videos for Kids: What is Matter?

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cut meaning: 1. to break the surface of something, or to divide or make something smaller, using a sharp tool, especially a knife: 2. to make something shorter, ...

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cut meaning: 1. to break the surface of something, or to divide or make something smaller, using a sharp tool, especially a knife: 2. to make something shorter, ...

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combine or put together to form one substance or mass

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combine or put together to form one substance or mass

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Synonyms

Example Sentences

Noun I'm not criticizing that kind of clothing. I'm just making an Her constant These facts are based on close Some interesting He recorded his observation about the style. observations about the weather bored me. observation of the birds in the wild. Observations made using the telescope have led to new theories. observations came from the study. observations in a notebook.

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Word History

Noun and Adjective

Middle French, from Latin observation-, observatio, from observare

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1862, in the meaning defined above

The first known use of observation was in the 15th century

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Noun I'm not criticizing that kind of clothing. I'm just making an Her constant These facts are based on close Some interesting He recorded his observation about the style. observations about the weather bored me. observation of the birds in the wild. Observations made using the telescope have led to new theories.

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to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry; to make a systematic examination; especially : to conduct an official inquiry... See the full definition

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to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry; to make a systematic examination; especially : to conduct an official inquiry... See the full definition

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Observation is the active acquisition of information from a primary source. In living beings, observation employs the senses. In science, observation can also involve the recording of data via the use of scientific instruments. The term may also refer to any data collected during the scientific activity.

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Data is measured, collected and reported, and analyzed, whereupon it can be visualized using graphs, images or other analysis tools. Data as a general concept refers to the fact that some existing information or knowledge is represented or coded in some form suitable for better usage or processing.

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The conclusion allows you to have the final say on the issues you have raised in your paper, to synthesize your thoughts, to demonstrate the importance of your ideas, and to propel your reader to a new view of the subject. It is also your opportunity to make a good final impression and to end on a positive note.

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What are the steps in a scientific process?