Unit 1 Science Review

Which is true about the scientific method?

• It is a flexible guide for scientists to use

• It lists each step by importance

• It is the only thing that scientists should use

• If you don't like the results, you shouldn't share them

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Mrs. Marker wants to learn more about Jupiter's moons. Which of the following sources of information should she use?

• ask her friends

• the local newspaper

• a survey of her family

• a web page about Jupiter

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You can use many different tools to make measurements. Which of these tools can be used to measure mass?

• Pan balance

• Tape Measure

• Thermometer

• Measuring Cup

If the results do not support the hypothesis, what should you do?

• Get rid of the data because you don't agree with it

• Repeat the experiment to check for errors

• Make a different experiment that will give you the results that you wanted

• Change the results to support the hypothesis

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Mrs. Lackey made some observations of fish at the aquarium and has developed a question . What should she do next?

• form an opinion

• analyze evidence

• draw conclusions and communicate results

• plan and conduct an investigation to answer the question

Mrs. Hoff used a spring scale in an experiment. What was she measuring?

• Mass

• Volume

• Force

• Weight

A hypothesis MUST be testable! Which of these is a testable hypothesis?

• A cheetah can run faster than a tiger.

• Orange is the best color.

• Winter is better than summer.

• Snakes are scarier than spiders.

Mrs. Homan wonders what kinds of birds live near the school. What skill will she use to investigate the variety of birds?

• infer

• observe

• order

• communicate

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NGSS.2-LS4-1

Some scientific tools are for making observations. Which of these tools would be most useful for observing ants?

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Electronic balance

• Hand Lens

During which step of the scientific method would you collect data?

• Developing a plan

• Testing the hypothesis

• Forming a hypothesis

• Communicating results

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