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Basic science vocabulary crossword with terms like observation, inference, and hypothesis.
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Basic Science Vocabulary Crossword

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A 9-clue science vocabulary crossword introducing elementary students to foundational scientific-method terms. Clues cover observation and inference, hypothesis and prediction, senses, and phenomenon. Use it to review science vocabulary or as a warm-up activity for a unit on the scientific method in Grades 3–5.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Scientific Method
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated June 2022

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