SpongeBob and the Scientific Method

What is Spongebob Squarepants?

• Pickle
• Banana
• Sponge
• Carrot

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

Who is Spongebob's best friend?

• Sandy Cheeks
• Squidward Tentacles
• Patrick Star
• Eugene Krabs

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

What is Mrs. Puff's occupation?

• Math Teacher
• Big Fat Meany Head
• Driving Instructor
• Owner of Krusty Krab

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?

• heart rate
• type of exercise
• amount of exercise
• time of day exercise occurs

Observations made during an experiment are called:

• data
• problems
• conclusions
• questions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2