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A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

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Page 1: A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

Theories & Laws

Page 2: A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

Scientific Theory

Page 3: A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

Kinetic Molecular TheoryTheory of Natural SelectionBig Bang TheoryTheory of Relativity

Examples of Scientific Theories

Page 4: A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

A scientific law is a rule that describes a repeatable pattern in nature.

Scientific Law

Page 5: A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

Law of Conservation of EnergyLaw of ReflectionLaw of Universal GravitationLaw of Conservation of Momentum

Examples of Scientific Laws

Page 6: A scientific theory is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations

Theories vs. Laws

Theory Law

An explanation of why or how an event occurred.

Supported by many observations.

Can be rejected or modified.

States that an event will occur but not why or how.

Supported by many observations.

Can be rejected or modified.

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