Science and Engineering Practices

Scientists and Engineers must observe the world around them so that they can

• Plan an experiment

• Create a graph

• ask questions and identify problems

• tell other scientists

Sarah notices that when she looks out at the stars at home, she cannot see much. When she is camping, she sees thousands of tiny dots of light. She wonders why this is. Which science and engineering practice is she using?

• Asking Questions & Defining Problems

• Developing & Using Models

• Planning & Carrying Out Investigations

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data

When trying to figure out why there are more stars visible on her camping trip, Sarah draws a picture to show the differences in the night sky in both locations. Which science and engineering practice is this?

• Developing & Using Models

• Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions

• Engaging In Agrument From Evidence

• Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating Information

How is mathematics used in science and engineering? Select all that apply.

• in estimating materials and cost

• in measurements

• to analyze data

• to use technology

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Which is a true statement about the work of engineers and the work of scientists?

• Engineers analyze data, and scientists do not.

• Scientists often work in teams, and engineers do not.

• Both are interested in understanding the natural world.

• Both follow a series of steps to find solutions to problems.

Which SEP are students using when debating which type of energy is the safest?

• using mathematics and computational thinking

• engaging in argument from evidence

• constructing explanations and designing solutions

• developing and using models

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which SEP are students using when creating a scale diagram of the solar system?

• engaging in argument from evidence

• planning and carrying out investigations

• developing and using models

• constructing explanations and designing solutions

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Students are testing which paper airplane design flies the farthest. Which SEP do they need to be successful when setting up their experiment?

• engaging in argument from evidence

• using mathematics and computational thinking

• analyzing and interpreting data

• planning and carrying out investigations

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

A student is figuring out why a recipe resulted in thin, flat cookies based on their knowledge of chemistry. Then, they are asked to come up with ways to improve the recipe. Which SEP are they using?

• constructing explanations and designing solutions

• obtaining, evauation, and communcating information

• developing and using models

• asking questions and defining problems

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

While studying ecology, students compare and contrast the change in a deer population after different predators are introduced to their environment. They create a graph from a data table provided. Which SEP are students using?

• planning and carrying out investigations

• asking questions and defining problems

• analyzing and interpreting data

• developing and using models

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1