Thinking Like a Scientist

All living things are composed of cells. 

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A variable in an experiment that is being changed by the scientist.

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change
• keep the same
• experiment with
• investigate

What you measure in an experiment is known as the...

• Control
• Independent Variable
• Constant
• Dependent Variable

Every organism needs this in order to move and do work?

• Organization
• Energy
• Organization
• Adaptation

A caterpillar hibernates in a cocoon and emerges as a butterfly. This shows us that...

• All living things adapt to their environment
• All living things use energy
• All living things respond to their environment
• All living things grow and change

A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes. This shows us that...

• All living things adapt to their environment
• All living things grow and change
• All living things have cells
• All living things use energy

A meal worm eats a carrot. This shows us that...

• All living things contain cells
• All living things use energy
• All living things maintain homeostasis
• All living things grow

A baby song bird hatches from its egg with both parent songbirds watching. This shows us that...

• All living things reproduce
• All living things maintain homeostasis
• All living things use energy
• All living things grow