Scientific Method

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The first step of the scientific method is to make a(n) ____________ of something in the world.

• observation
• paper airplane
• hypothesis
• conclusion

Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________

• hypothesis
• conclusion
• experiment
• data

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NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

NGSS.K-ESS2-1

The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.

• data
• conclusions
• notebook
• inquiry

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The one variable you change is called the ___________ variable.

• independent
• dependent
• controlled

The change that happens because of your experiment is called the ___________ variable.

• independent
• dependent
• controlled

Everything you want to remain the same or unchanged is called are called  the ___________ variables.

• independent
• dependent
• controlled

The final results and answers to your big question is shared in your ________________.

• conclusion
• hypothesis
• observation
• inquiry

After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?

• Share your research with other scientists
• Keep your research a secret
• Destroy all evidence of your experiment

Observations and facts gained from experiments are _____________________:

• evidence
• predictions
• hypotheses
• inferences

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2