Scientific Method Matters

Which of the following is not a part of discovery science?

• Observing

• Questioning

• Predicting

• Hypothesizing

What type of reasoning is used in hypothesis testing?

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Reductive

• Subductive

When using inductive reasoning, one goes from ​ ​ (a)   observations to ​ (b)   explanations.

• specific
• general

Put the steps involved in hypothesis testing in the correct order.

• Design experiment to test hypothesis

• Predict what will happen in experiment if hypothesis is true

• Analyze whether results of experiment support or refute hypothesis

• Share your work so that other scientists can review your work

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

You have NINE particles matter. Draw how should they appear as a SOLID?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

You have SEVEN particles of matter. Draw how they should appear as a LIQUID.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Which Greek supported the idea that particles could be made smaller and smaller with the right hammer.

• Aristotle

• Democritus

• Isosceles

• None of these

Democritus used the Greek word "atomos" to describe particles of matter. What does atomos mean?

• not capable of being cut or divided

• fundamental building block

• makes up everything in our natural world

• composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Who do you side with, Aristotle or Democritus?

• Aristotle

• Democritus

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Select a reason that supports the idea that lions CANNOT be scientists?

• Lions are trying to survive; they're not trying to explain.

• Lions are part of the natural world.

• Lions use trial & error and share their knowledge with other lions.

• Science is a way of knowing.