Working scientifically

Any factor that can change in an experiment

• variable
• constant
• independent
• dependent

What type of graph is this?

• Bar Graph
• Line Plot
• Pictograph
• Tally Chart

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.B.4

Which type of graph shows change over time?

• bar graph
• line graph
• circle graph

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

when measuring a liquid you must...

• read from the bottom of the meniscus

• get to eye level

• put the object on a flat surface

• all of the above

What 2 things must you do when drawing a graph?

• Use a ruler

• Label the x and y axis

• Plot data points in pen

• Join up the points like a dot-to-dot

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the definition of a hypothesis?

• A prediction using prior scientific knowledge

• What you change in an experiment

• The title of an investigation

• The average

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

In a practical investigation you use graphs when:

• analysing data

• asking questions

• making a hypothesis

• writing an inquiry question

When you decide if your data supports the original hypothesis, you are:

• asking questions

• making observations

• drawing conclusions

• forming a hypothesis