Physical Science - Scientific Method & Parts of an Exp.

A testable answer to a scientific question

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

This is the group that we will compare our experimental group to. This group stays "normal."

• Control Group
• Experimental Group
•  Normal Group
• Weird Group

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

• answer
• experiment
• problem
• safety check

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood. 
What's the dependent variable?

• increase the amount of iron in your blood
• spinach you eat

If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?

• True
• How fast you get to school
• Riding a bike or walking
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the independent variable?

• I hope so
• Yes
• Reading or not reading carefully
• Likelihood of a correct answer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An experiment is conducted to test how different cleats change an athletes running speed.  Six different types of cleats are tested and the 100m run time is recorded.  What is the independent variable?

• The type of cleat
• The run time
• The 100 meters
• The athlete

A test is set up to test which brand of soda creates the biggest foam explosion when adding a Mentos candy.  Three different sodas were tested. They measured the height of the foam eruption.   What is the dependent variable?

• Brand of soda
• Number of mentos candies used
• Height of foam eruption
• Temperature of soda

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2