OpenSciEd 6.1 lessons 1-6 vocabulary

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Why do we use scale models?

Back

They allow us to test different questions and solutions on the model.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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What is the term for a change in the direction of motion of a particle because of a collision with another particle?

Back

Scattering.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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What is the silver-colored material used to coat glass in order to make it reflect?

Back

Silvering.

Front

In an experiment, what is the dependent variable if Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger?

Back

Size of sunflower.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

What is anything that makes light, whether natural or artificial?

Back

Light source.

Front

What is a model that represents an object or system at a different scale?

Back

Scale model.

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What do we call the process of light bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the term for materials that allow light to pass through them?

Back

Transparent.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What do we call materials that do not allow light to pass through?

Back

Opaque.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The factor that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4