Scientific Tools and Steps of the Scientific Method

A prediction or guess based on observations.

• data
• scientific process
• hypothesis
• question

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

• conclusions

• data

• hypotheses

• procedures

What is the dependent variable of the graph?

• Grade
• Number of Students

Special glasses that are worn to protect your eyes.

• pencil

• microscope

• safety goggles

• magnet

A tool that measures how hot or cold something is.

• Bunsen burner

• thermometer

• safety googles

• pencil

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A thin tube that can hold small amounts of liquid.

• beaker

• thermometer

• test tube

• pencil

What instrument is like a beaker with a narrower mouth?

• test tube
• flask
• cup
• dropper
• stopper

What tool is used to measure liquids in millimeters ?

• beaker

• flask

• graduated cylinder

• test tube

The variable that is being manipulated in the experiment.

• dependent

• independent

• controlled

• experimental

A scientist wants to view the tiny cells in a drop of water. What tool should she use?

• Scale

• Microscope

• Ruler

• Telescope

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1