Science Inquiry Intro

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question.

• Problem

• Hypothesis

• Variable

• Observation

True or False - This is a GOOD example of a hypothesis:

"I think the tree will grow fast."

• True

• False

Which of the following the BEST hypothesis for this problem? - "Do girls run faster than boys?"

• Boys are always faster than girls.

• If the sky is blue, then the boys will run faster.

• If the girl has longer legs, then she will run faster than the boy.

• If the boy has curly hair, then he will run slower than than a girl.

What is the first thing you should do after you think of a problem?

• Make a hypothesis

• Go straight into the experiment

• Do research (online, books, ask experts)

Which of the following is an example of a problem?

• Does a long board go faster than a scooter?

• Long boards are fun to ride.

• If the long board has hard wheels, it will go faster than a scooter.

• Scooters have soft wheels.

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

• Does a long board go faster than a scooter?

• Long boards are fun to ride.

• If the long board has hard wheels, it will go faster than a scooter.

• Scooters have soft wheels.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following is an example of a observation? (Select all that Apply)

• Does a long board go faster than a scooter?

• Long boards are fun to ride.

• If the long board has hard wheels, it will go faster than a scooter.

• Scooters have soft wheels.

The question you are trying to answer (reason for the investigation).

• Hypothesis

• Problem

• Observation

• Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

True or False: You do NOT have to use reliable sources when you research a topic.

• True

• False

Which of the following is something you can do to research a topic? (Select all that Apply)

• Ask an expert

• Read a book about it

• Search reliable websites