Scientific Method

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is an educated guess.
• I don't know.

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation/wonder

• Form a theory

• Collect data

• Form a hypothesis

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.

What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

• Wonder

• Analysis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.

• If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.
• Yes.
• No.
• I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2