Lesson 1

possible explanation of an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations

• inference

• observation

• hypothesis

• prediction

using one or more of your senses to gather and record information

• inference

• observation

• hypothesis

• prediction

A statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events

• inference

• observation

• hypothesis

• prediction

Using prior knowledge or experience to come up with a logical explanation of an observation

• inference

• observation

• hypothesis

• prediction

A scientist who works in the field of biology would most likely study

• sand

• snow

• frogs

• water

An explanation based on many observations and investigations

• scientific prediction

• scientific law

• scientific theory

• scientific hypothesis

Which part of an investigation would communicating results most likely take place?

• beginning

• middle

• end

rules describing patterns in nature are

• scientific predictions

• scientific laws

• scientific theories

• scientific hypothesis

Which option below would be the most likely order of a scientific investigation?

• test hypothesis, ask a question, communicate results, analyze data

• analyze data, test hypothesis, ask a question, communicate results

• ask a question, test hypothesis, communicate results, analyze data

• ask a question, test hypothesis, analyze data, communicate results

What tool do you use to measure mass with?

• thermometer

• triple beam balance

• petri dish