Scientific Method - Start of Unit

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• draw conclusions

• ask a question/make an observation

• make a hypothesis

• test the experiment

Which happens last?

• make a hypothesis

• ask a question/make an observation

• make a plan

• draw conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Performing a test or experiment allows you to test your ___________.

• draw conclusions

• hypothesis

• senses

• battery

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

• Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
• State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
• Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
• State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze

When making an observation, you must use...

• Only Sight
• Smell & Touch
• ALL 5 Senses
• Only Taste

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NGSS.4-LS1-2

What is a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
• A hypothesis is an educated guess.
• I don't know.

During this step of the scientific method, a scientist would gather background information. 

• Hypothesis
• Research
• Observation
• Experiment 

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NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________

• hypothesis
• conclusion
• experiment
• data

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NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

NGSS.K-ESS2-1

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Make an observation
• Design and conduct an experiment
• Make an hypothesis
• Share your results

Which of the following is an observation of the picture?

• The person is wearing a T-shirt
• It is a sunny day
• The person is going to a birthday party
• The gift is a DVD player

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1