Observations, Variables and Control Group FORMATIVE assessment

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The tiny frog is 1 cm in width.

• Opinion

• Inference

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

The frogs are under the flower. They must be trying to stay out of the rain.

• Opinion

• Inference

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

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NGSS.3-LS2-1

NGSS.3-LS4-3

NGSS.4-LS1-1

The Amazon horned frog uses camouflage to hide from its predators.

• Opinion

• Inference

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

You are managing a large lot of cattle. A pharmaceutical company wants you to try a new antibiotic to treat Shipping Fever in newly arrived cattle. The company claims that it is less expensive and more effective than the current antibiotic you are using. You will measure the temperature of the cattle to see whether or not it works. WHAT IS THE INDEPENDENT VARIABLE (IV)?

• Type of cow

• Antibiotic

• No Antibiotic

• Temperature of Cattle

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

You are managing a large lot of cattle. A pharmaceutical company wants you to try a new antibiotic to treat Shipping Fever in newly arrived cattle. The company claims that it is less expensive and more effective than the current antibiotic you are using. You will measure the temperature of the cattle to see whether or not it works. WHAT IS THE DEPENDENT VARIABLE (DV)?

• Type of cow

• Antibiotic

• No Antibiotic

• Temperature of Cattle

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

You are managing a large lot of cattle. A pharmaceutical company wants you to try a new antibiotic to treat Shipping Fever in newly arrived cattle. The company claims that it is less expensive and more effective than the current antibiotic you are using. You will measure the temperature of the cattle to see whether or not it works. WHAT IS A CONTROLLED VARIABLE (CONSTANT)?

• Type of cow

• Antibiotic

• No Antibiotic

• Temperature of Cattle

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

You are managing a large lot of cattle. A pharmaceutical company wants you to try a new antibiotic to treat Shipping Fever in newly arrived cattle. The company claims that it is less expensive and more effective than the current antibiotic you are using. You will measure the temperature of the cattle to see whether or not it works. WHAT WOULD BE THE CONTROL GROUP, THE GROUP USED FOR COMPARISON?

• Type of cow

• Antibiotic

• No Antibiotic

• Temperature of Cattle