Quiz about Science and Engineering Practices

Question 1

Scientists and Engineers must observe the world around them so that they can

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ask questions and identify problems

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Plan an experiment

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Create a graph

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tell other scientists

Question 2

A DIAGRAM/DRAWING of the earth is an example of a

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model

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chart

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toy

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graph

Question 3

Scientists and Engineers design experiments that will show bias and opinion in the results.

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FALSE

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TRUE

Question 4

All of the following are examples of MODELS excepts

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a rain gauge

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a computer program showing migration of species

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a drawing of a rocket

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a diagram of a flower's parts

Question 5

Why might a scientist reject a scientific theory?

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new evidence shows it to be false

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someone disagrees with it

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the topic is too strange

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it was proven to be true

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of using ethics?

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thinking about the impacts of an experiment of the environment

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set up the experiment so certain results are gained

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using skepticism

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lying about the results in the conclusion

Question 7

Sarah notices that when she looks out at the stars at home, she cannot see much. When she is camping, she sees thousands of tiny dots of light. She wonders why this is. Which science and engineering practice is she using?

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Asking Questions & Defining Problems

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Developing & Using Models

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Planning & Carrying Out Investigations

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Analyzing & Interpreting Data

Question 8

When trying to figure out why there are more stars visible on her camping trip, Sarah draws a picture to show the differences in the night sky in both locations. Which science and engineering practice is this?

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Developing & Using Models

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Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions

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Engaging In Agrument From Evidence

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Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating Information

Question 9

How is mathematics used in science and engineering? Select all that apply.

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in estimating materials and cost

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in measurements

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to analyze data

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to use technology

Question 10

Which of the following are examples of key practices for scientists and engineers? Select all that apply.

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analyze and interpret data

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ask questions

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design solutions based on models

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compose music

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argue in court

Question 11

Which is a true statement about the work of engineers and the work of scientists?

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Both follow a series of steps to find solutions to problems.

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Engineers analyze data, and scientists do not.

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Scientists often work in teams, and engineers do not.

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Both are interested in understanding the natural world.

Question 12

Which SEP are students using when debating which type of energy is the safest?

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engaging in argument from evidence

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using mathematics and computational thinking

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constructing explanations and designing solutions

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developing and using models

Question 13

Which SEP are students using when creating a scale diagram of the solar system?

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developing and using models

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engaging in argument from evidence

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planning and carrying out investigations

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constructing explanations and designing solutions

Question 14

Students are testing which paper airplane design flies the farthest. Which SEP do they need to be successful when setting up their experiment?

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planning and carrying out investigations

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engaging in argument from evidence

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using mathematics and computational thinking

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analyzing and interpreting data

Question 15

Which SEP are students using when calculating the speed of a moving object using v=d/t?

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using mathematics and computational thinking

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Engaging in argument from evidence

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analyzing and interpreting data

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planning and carrying out investigations

Question 16

A student is figuring out why a recipe resulted in thin, flat cookies based on their knowledge of chemistry. Then, they are asked to come up with ways to improve the recipe. Which SEP are they using?

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constructing explanations and designing solutions

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obtaining, evauation, and communcating information

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developing and using models

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asking questions and defining problems

Question 17

While studying ecology, students compare and contrast the change in a deer population after different predators are introduced to their environment. They create a graph from a data table provided. Which SEP are students using?

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analyzing and interpreting data

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planning and carrying out investigations

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asking questions and defining problems

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developing and using models

Question 18

When I see something new in science and read some articles about it, I am...

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Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information

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Engaging in an argument from evidence

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Developing and using models

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Analyzing and interpreting data

Question 19

When I build a small version of a bridge to test designs and predict future behavior, I am..

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Developing and Using Models

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Engaging in an argument from evidence

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Asking questions and defining problems

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Planning and carrying out investigations

Question 20

Deciding how to build and test a better popsicle stick bridge is an example of...

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Plan and Carry Out Investigations

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Engage in an Argument from Evidence

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Ask questions and define problems

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Use math and computational thinking

Question 21

Any question can be a good scientific question.

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False

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True

Question 22

what is a testable question

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question we can test, experiment, measure, and find answer

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good question

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question based on opinion

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question we can only test on a sunny day

Question 23

identify the best testable question

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Which brand of chips goes stale the fastest?

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Who has the longest hair?

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Which soda has the most amount of sugar?

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Which chocolate has the best taste?

Question 24

Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information can be...

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collecting data, analyzing what we find, talking about what we find

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ignoring data, analyzing what we find, talking about what we find

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collecting data, analyzing what we find

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collecting data, analyzing what we find, acting out what we find

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