The Scientific Method

How many steps are in the Scientific Method?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is it called when we guess the answer to our question?

• analyze

• conclusion

• experiment

• hypothesis

What must we use to make observations?

• telescopes

• 5 senses

• microscopes

• magnifying glasses

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which 2 words must a hypothesis always include?

• if and but

• first and then

• if and then

• first and last

When doing experiments, we should never make changes, but just always go with our first results.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What is a variable?

• a part of the experiment that you change

• a part of the experiment that you do not change

• both of these

• neither of these

Why do we do experiments?

• to see if our hypothesis is right

• to show how smart we are

• to share with others

• none of these

If we are doing an experiment to see how much sugar goes in a gallon of lemonade, which senses must we use? (more than 1 answer)

• hearing to hear how the sugar sounds when we stir it

• seeing to find the lemons, water, and sugar, and spoon

• touch to feel if the lemon is bumpy

• taste to see how sweet the lemonade is

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What makes a variable "independent"?

• it depends on another variable

• it does not depend on another variable

• it is not needed

• none of thse

What is done when you analyze an experiment?

• guess what will happen when you do the experiment

• write everything down in notes or make charts and graphs

• share the experiment results with others

• gather what you will need for the experiment

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3