Scientific Method

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

• Procedure
• Hypothesis
• Question
• Results

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• hypothesis

Observations made during an experiment are considered:

• data
• problems
• conclusions
• questions

What is a hypothesis?

• an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
• a random guess
• a statement of the outcome of your experiment
• step by step directions for your experiment

What are the procedures step in the  experiment?

• the conclusion to your experiment
• the materials needed to complete experiment 
• step by step directions of how to complete your experiment
• an educated, best guess

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What are the materials in your scientific method? 

• your favorite markers and lucky eraser
• everything you will need to complete your experiment
• a hypothesis
• step by step directions to complete an experiment

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change on purpose
• control or keep constant
• measure

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect 

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• control variable