U1 L2 Scientific Law vs. Theory

Science is a rigorous process, but is not subject to intense scrutiny.

• True

• False

Even established scientific laws are able to be tested.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

The common use of the term “law” means the same thing as “Scientific Law.”

• True

• False

The common use of the term “theory” means the same thing as “Scientific Theory.”

• True

• False

Scientific Laws and Scientific Theories are the same.

• True

• False

A Scientific Theory can become a Scientific Law.

• True

• False

A Scientific Law is more accurate than a Scientific Theory.

• True

• False

A Scientific Law is more accurate than a Scientific Theory.

• True

• False

Theory or Law???  Predicts what will happen in the natural world.

• Law
• Theory

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Theory or Law???  Changes with new observations.

• Theory
• Law