Nature of Science Review-8th Grade

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Why would a scientific theory be modified?

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several different scientists contributed the same new information

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Front

What is the independent variable in Ben's helicopter experiment?

• Dropping the same way
• Wing Length
• Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor
• Dropping from the same height

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Wing Length

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What should a scientist do if their results don't support the hypothesis?

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form a new hypothesis and experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is a claim that can't be tested called?

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pseudoscience

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The difference between pseudoscience and regular science is whether or not you can ________ it.

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test

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Why is it important for people to understand scientific principles and to think scientifically?

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It allows people to make informed decisions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Front

What is the dependent variable in Ben's helicopter experiment?

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Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

Cindy wanted to find out how the amount of sunlight affects the growth of plants. She placed two tomato plants in 10 inch pots with potting soil and watered them ¼ cup each day. One plant was placed under a cardboard box and one was placed in the sunlight. She measured the growth of the plant each week for three weeks. Based on this procedure, what is Cindy investigating?

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The growth of the plant

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Trying to find answers to things we don't understand is why we have the subject of ________. Options: science, math, reading, social studies

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science

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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This step of the scientific method is an educated guess or a prediction. Options: Hypothesis, Research, Observation, Conclusion

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Hypothesis