Scientific Method

In which step of the scientific method, does it involve learning background information about a topic to be understand it.

• Create an Experiment

• Identify the Problem or Question

• Research Your Topic

• Organize and Analyze the Data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

During a science lab, the students asked themselves if the data and observations they collected during the experiment supported their hypothesis. The students processed the information gained through the experiment. What step in the scientific method did they perform?

• Record and Analyze the Data

• Test the Hypothesis with an Experiment

• Research Your Topic

• Write a conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which step of the scientific method involves evaluating your prediction through an experiment or observations.

• Write a conclusion

• Form a Hypothesis

• Test the Hypothesis

• Make an Observation and ask a question about it

(1) You and your friend are walking along a beach in Maine on January 15, at 8:00 am. (2) You notice a thermometer on a nearby building that reads -1°C. (3) You also notice that there is snow on the roof of the building and icicles hanging from the roof. (4) You further notice a pool of sea water in the sand near the ocean. (5) Your friend looks at the icicles and the pool and says, "How come the water on the roof is frozen and the sea water is not?" (6) You answer, "I think that the salt in the sea water keeps it from freezing at -1°C." You go on to say, "And I think under the same conditions, the same thing will happen tomorrow." (7) Your friend asks, "How can you be sure?" (8) You answer, "I'm going to get some fresh water and some salt water and expose them to a temperature of-1°C and see what happens."
Which sentence does the student form a hypothesis? 

• Sentence 1
• Sentence 3
• Sentence 6
• Sentence 7

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

(1) You and your friend are walking along a beach in Maine on January 15, at 8:00 am. (2) You notice a thermometer on a nearby building that reads -1°C. (3) You also notice that there is snow on the roof of the building and icicles hanging from the roof. (4) You further notice a pool of sea water in the sand near the ocean. (5) Your friend looks at the icicles and the pool and says, "How come the water on the roof is frozen and the sea water is not?" (6) You answer, "I think that the salt in the sea water keeps it from freezing at -1°C." You go on to say, "And I think under the same conditions, the same thing will happen tomorrow." (7) Your friend asks, "How can you be sure?" (8) You answer, "I'm going to get some fresh water and some salt water and expose them to a temperature of-1°C and see what happens."
Which sentence is an experiment designed? 

• Sentence 1 
• Sentence 4
• Sentence 7
• Sentence 8

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

A _______________________ is an educated guess about the answer to a question.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Data

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

After not doing your homework for a whole unit, you noticed your test score was lower than usual. You ask yourself, "Does doing homework lead to higher test scores?"

This is an example of what step of the scientific method.

• Research (if needed)

• Make a hypothesis

• Record and Analyze the data

• Make an observation and ask a question