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Scientific Process: Physical Science Day 1

Scientific Process: Physical Science Day 1

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Science

5th Grade

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MS-PS2-2, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS1-6

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Taylor Ware

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31 Slides • 21 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a testable question?

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A question that can be answered by designing and conducting an experiment.

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A question that can only be answered by reading a book.

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A question that has no possible answer.

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A question that is based on personal opinions.

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Open Ended

Why is it important for scientists to use testable questions when conducting experiments?

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Open Ended

What is a variable in the context of scientific experiments?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the two parts of a testable question?

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An independent variable and a dependent variable

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A hypothesis and a conclusion

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A question and an answer

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A cause and a reason

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about independent variables is correct?

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They are changed by the scientist in an experiment.

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They are the results measured in an experiment.

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They should never be changed in an experiment.

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They are always the same in every experiment.

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Multiple Select

Select all statements that correctly describe a dependent variable.

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It is measured in the experiment

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It is changed by the experimenter

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It responds to changes in the independent variable

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It is always a constant

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is being measured

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The variable that is changed on purpose

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A constant in the experiment

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The equipment used in the experiment

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using testable question formats in scientific experiments?

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To ensure questions can be answered through investigation

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To make experiments more complicated

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To avoid measuring variables

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To focus only on independent variables

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a testable question?

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What makes plants grow best?

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Does changing the amount of light affect the growth rate of plants?

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Why do plants need water?

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How tall can a plant grow?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of something you can change to see what makes plants grow best?

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Amount of water

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Amount of light

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Soil type

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Color of the pot

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Open Ended

What specific effects can you look for when testing what makes plants grow best?

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Multiple Choice

Science is grounded in testable experiments. Which of these is a testable scientific question?

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Is growing plants a fun hobby?

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What gas do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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What kinds of plants look best by my house?

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What potted plants should I grow?

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are controls in a plant growth experiment?

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Type of plant

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Amount of water

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Type of container

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Amount of fertilizer

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Multiple Choice

When making a question testable, what should you decide to change in your experiment?

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The dependent variable

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The independent variable

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The control variable

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The result

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Open Ended

How does a paper airplane fly?

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Multiple Choice

What is a scientific question that can be tested?

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What is electricity?

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Which is the nicest color for rose plants?

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How many pine trees are in a tundra forest?

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Does water heat up more quickly than sand in sunlight?

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Time for our experimentation!!!

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Open Ended

After learning about testable questions, variables, and controls, what is one thing you are still curious about or would like to explore further?

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