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The Nature of Science

Authored by Dominie Dew

Science

10th - 12th Grade

42 Questions

CCSS covered

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The Nature of Science
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following descriptions accurately describes the nature of science?

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

constant (never changing)

based on evidence

tentative (always changing)

based on beliefs

historical

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

independent variable

dependent variable

control variable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.
It is what has always been done

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

What is being changed in this experiment?

ramp height
the speed that the ball rolls
type of ball

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

What is being kept constant?

ramp height
speed of the ball rolling
type of ball

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which question would be best to answer using a scientific investigation?  

Why are people afraid during thunderstorms?
How easy is it to shovel snow?
Are some clouds prettier than others?
Does temperature affect the amount of rain?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

All the factors in an experiment that do NOT change.

Independent Variable (IV)

Dependent Variable (DV)

Constants

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