Scientific Inquiry

Open Ended

Describe a situation in your daily life where you used scientific inquiry, even if you didn’t realize it at the time.

Multiple Choice

Why is scientific inquiry important for understanding the natural world?

• It helps us memorize facts

• It allows us to investigate and solve problems creatively

• It only follows strict rules

• It discourages asking questions

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons to do background research before conducting an experiment?

• To see what is already known

• To refine your question or approach

• To skip unnecessary steps

• To avoid making observations

Multiple Choice

When planning and carrying out investigations, which variables must be identified?

• Independent, dependent, and controlled variables

• Only independent variables

• Only dependent variables

• No variables need to be identified

Multiple Choice

Which part of an experiment is the factor that you change?

• Control

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Constant

Multiple Select

Which of the following tools or methods can be used to analyze data collected in an experiment?

• Tables

• Graphs

• Charts

• Diagrams

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important steps when reflecting and revising an experiment?

• Identify errors or limits

• Ignore unexpected results

• Revise and try again

• Skip reflection if results are good

Open Ended

Why is it important to communicate and collaborate after completing an experiment?

Open Ended

Why is reflection and revision an important part of the scientific inquiry process?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

• A scientific theory explains why or how an event happens, while a scientific law describes a repeated pattern without explaining why.

• A scientific law explains why or how an event happens, while a scientific theory only describes a pattern.

• Both scientific theories and laws explain why events happen.

• Scientific laws are based on fewer observations than scientific theories.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about scientific inquiry, how do you think this approach can help you investigate questions in your daily life or other subjects?

Multiple Choice

How does scientific inquiry differ from the traditional scientific method?

• It is a rigid, step-by-step process

• It is only used in laboratories

• It is a flexible and creative process for investigating the natural world

• It does not involve asking questions