Scientific Modeling

What is a model (in general)?

• A simplified version of something.

• A unique picture of an atom.

• A image of an atom.

• A fun puzzle

Models are used to better understand a complex thing.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

An example of a model is (choose all that applies)

• The cubs scores

• An atom

• A weather forecast

• A dayplanner

The process to develop a model is as follows:

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Patterns

• Develop a model and test for accuracy

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Scientific models explain observations, states future observations, and are realistic.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

The model is the idea

• True

• False

The representation is where the model is formulated.

• True

• False

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1

NGSS.3-ESS2-1

More than one model of an observation can be equally valid, provided they both can explain and predict the observation.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Models are never being adjusted, based on data

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Models can only be “proven” false, NEVER true

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3