Identifying Prior Knowledge (6th Science)

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What is the final step in a design project?

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Communication of results.

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Which force slows down moving objects?

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Friction.

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Which invention was key to the development of modern electricity?

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Light bulb.

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What does the term 'hypothesis' mean in scientific research?

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An idea that can be tested by experiments.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observing and asking questions.

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What is a prototype?

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A working model of a design used to test and evaluate ideas.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

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What is the purpose of testing in a design project?

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To evaluate how well the design works and identify improvements.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to support or refute a hypothesis.