The Method of Science: Lesson 1 Integrated

What are the three main categories of science?

• Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra

• Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science

• Astronomy, Physics, and Music

• Life Science, History, and Geography

In this class, you are mainly learning about which category of science?

• Life Science

• Physical Science

• Biology

• Earth Science

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What does INVESTIGATION mean in science?

• an observation or study by close examination

  
  

• Watching TV shows related to mysteries

• Asking random questions

• an educated guess

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NGSS.5-PS1-4

Why do SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS change overtime?

• Scientists like making things complicated.

• It keep students engaged.

• because of new discoveries and information

• because of school.

What method or steps do scientists use for research?

• Wizardly Method

• Exploration Method

• Investigative Method

• Scientific Method

Which of the choices has the usual correct order of steps in the scientific method?

• 1) State the problem

  2) Gather Information

  3) Form a hypothesis

  4) Test the hypothesis

  5) Analyze data

  6) Draw Conclusions

• 1) State the problem

  2) Gather information

  3) Test the hypothesis

  4) Analyze data

  5) Form a hypothesis

  6) Draw conclusions

What is the meaning of the term "HYPOTHESIS"?

• a conclusion

• an opinion that cannot be proven

• a statement of fact

• an educated guess or prediction that can be tested

What are the two types of variables in scientific experiments?

• Dependent and independent variables

• Constant and dynamic variables

• Experimental and control variables

TRUE or FALSE: The independent variable is the variable that the scientist changes or manipulates.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In an experiment, a "CONSTANT" means?

• Something that changes throughout the experiment

• a hypothesis

• a factor that does not change