Communicate scientific procedures and explanations. Use mathematics in all aspects of scientific inquiry. Understandings about scientific inquiry Different kinds of questions suggest different kinds of scientific investigations. Mathematics is important in all aspects of scientific inquiry. Scientific explanations use evidence, have logically consistent arguments, and use scientific principles, models, and theories.
Science advances through legitimate skepticism.
Scientific investigations sometimes result in new ideas and phenomena for study, generate new methods or procedures for investigation, or develop new technologies to improve the collection of data. Physical Science Properties and changes of properties in matter Substances, such as metals, are often placed in categories or groups if they react in similar ways. Motions and forces The motion of an object can be described by its position, direction of motion, and speed. An object that is not being subjected to a force will continue to move at a constant speed. If more than one force acts on an object, then the forces will reinforce or cancel one another.