Copy of Lesson 1.3 - Geology on Mars Rev 1

Poll

Asking questions is a vital part of the scientific process, but it’s not enough to simply ask any question. Science is about asking good questions that can be answered through direct observation or w/ scientific tools. While initially observing a phenomena, you should identify variables (things that you can change in order to change what you are observing). Scientific questions seek to determine the relationship between variables through experimentation or investigation. The answers to scientific questions are the results of experiments and investigations and DO NOT rely on beliefs, biases, wishes or desires. SCIENCE RELIES ON FACTS!

• GOT IT!

• I don't get it.

Open Ended

How do you use argumentation in your daily lives?

Multiple Choice

What methods do scientists use to gather information about the natural world?

• Observations

• Experiments

• Surveys

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• A logical explanation that connects the evidence to the claim

Multiple Choice

What makes a good scientific question?

• The question can be answered by yes or no.

• The question can be answered by doing an experiment.

• The question can be answered through extended thought.

Multiple Choice

What does Evidence mean? 

• All scientific data that supports your claim
• An opinion
• Statement you believe to be true
• A statement of an opposing argument

Open Ended

What do you think happened to the puddle?

Multiple Choice

In a scientific argument, the reasoning should connect the evidence to the claim by:

• Repeating the evidence several times

• Stating, "This is my evidence to support the claim."

• Showing/explaining how the evidence supports or refutes the claim

• Providing a detailed description of the experiment

Multiple Choice

What evidence will you use to make an argument about the mysterious object on Mars?

• NASA images of Mars

• Satellite data

• Rover samples

• Meteorological data

Multiple Choice

What changes can be observed on the surface of Mars between Sol 3528 and Sol 3540?

• Increased rock formations

• Color change in soil

• Presence of water

• No significant changes

Multiple Choice

What is the object that the Opportunity rover photographed on the surface of Mars?

• A rock that was moved to that spot

• Fungus that grew in that spot

• A piece of equipment

• An alien artifact

Open Ended

What do you think about these claims, based on the first set of evidence? Which evidence supports Claim 1? What about Claim 2?

Open Ended

Which claim do you think was best supported by the available evidence?

Open Ended

How does our understanding of Earth help us learn about other rocky planets?

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident