Understanding Science, Measurement, Density and Maps

What is the first step in the scientific method?

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

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is... 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Stephen predicted that seeds if an electric current traveled through the soil then the seeds would start to grow faster.

• recognize a problem

• test the hypothesis with an experiment

• form a hypothesis

• draw conclusions  

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Bob read about growing plants in water. He wanted to know how plants could grow without soil.

• coming up with a question

• test the hypothesis with an experiment

• form a hypothesis

• draw conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Susan said, “If I fertilize my geranium plants, then they will have more flowers.”

• recognize a problem

• test the hypothesis with an experiment

• form a hypothesis

• draw conclusions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Information you obtain through your senses, such as touch, sound and sight.

• observation
• hypothesis
• question
• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A prediction or guess based on observations.

• data
• scientific process
• hypothesis
• question

What is the last step of scientific method?

• hypothesis formation

• observe data

• communicate/ share results

• ask a question

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

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system