Nature of Science - Fortune Teller Fish Lab -

Multiple Choice

A scientist performs an experiment to see if acids have an effect on the health of a particular type of plant. Three sets of plants were treated with acidic solutions of a known pH while the control.

Remember: (0 - highest acidity / 7 = neutral / 14 - highest alkalinity)

Using the picture, what is the best conclusion for this experiment?

• Acid has no effect on the health of this type of plant

• High acidity is helpful to this type of plant

• Low acidity is harmful to this type of plant

• High acidity is harmful to this type of plant

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics that define science?

• A systematic way of understanding the natural world.

• Just a collection of facts.

• Based on opinions, beliefs, or myths.

• Always changing & improving as new discoveries are made.

Multiple Choice

What are the 3 branches of science?

• Life science, earth science, and physical science

• Biology, chemistry, and physics

• Astronomy, geology, and meteorology

• Botany, zoology, and genetics

Multiple Choice

What makes a question testable and specific?

• It can be answered with a simple yes or no

• It can be measured or observed

• It is vague and open to interpretation

• It is based on personal beliefs

Multiple Choice

What are the three key steps to take when conducting research as shown in the image?

• Identify what is already known

• Avoid repeating mistakes

• Find gaps in knowledge

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What type of research is considered reliable according to the image?

• Anecdotes & personal experiences

• Social media posts & conspiracy sites

• Scientific Journals & Studies

• Random blogs or opinion pieces

Multiple Select

What are the four key elements that must be included in a well-designed experiment?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control group

• Constant variables

Multiple Choice

What did the scientific study do wrong in its experimental design?

• They used too few participants

• They did not control for variables

• They did not measure IQ accurately

• They did not follow ethical guidelines

Multiple Choice

What conclusion can be drawn from the study regarding the effect of daily fish oil pills on IQ in children aged 4 to 5?

• They increase IQ

• They have no effect on IQ

• They decrease IQ

• They improve memory

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of different fertilizers on plant growth as shown in the data table?

• Fertilizer A promotes more growth than Control

• Fertilizer B promotes less growth than Control

• All fertilizers have the same effect on growth

• Fertilizer A has no effect on growth

Multiple Choice

The 3 parts of the Cell Theory are...?

• All living things are composed of cells

  Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

  All cells are produced from other cells

• All living things are composed of cells

  Cells are the basic units of dance and vibes in living things

  All cells are destroyed from other aliens

• All living things are composed of Jell-O

  Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

  All cells are produced from factories in Canada

• All living things are composed of cells

  Cells do karate and practice eating whole pies in their free time

  All cells are produced from other cells

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between Science and Pseudoscience?

• Nothing; they are the same.

• Science is any study that strictly follows the scientific method to find results about nature, pseudoscience is a study that can’t be proven, and doesn’t correctly follow the scientific method.

• Science is super boring all the time, while pseudo science adds interesting details to our lives and it doesn't really matter if we prove them or not, because entertainment is more important than knowledge.

• Pseudoscience is any study that strictly follows the scientific method to find results about nature, science is a study that can’t be proven, and doesn’t correctly follow the scientific method.

Multiple Choice

What does the Fortune Teller Fish indicate when it moves?

• Indecision

• Love

• Anger

• Happiness

Multiple Select

Identify three experimental flaws in Max's design and explain how he could improve his test.

• Lack of control group

• Inconsistent music tempo

• Short duration of music exposure

• Not measuring heart rate before and after

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident