Scientific Method and Science Tools

A smart guess made by scientists. It solves using prior knowledge to predict what might happen.

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• problem

• results

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

This is when scientists analyze and summarize their findings. This is where they reveal if the data they collected supports their original hypothesis.

• problem

• observe

• conclusion

• results

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The observations and data that is collected is called _______.

• results

• experiments

• data

• information

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The step in the scientific method involves using the 5 senses.

• conclusion

• problem/question

• hypothesis

• observe

Scientists design and carry out _______ to decide if their hypothesis is correct.

• experiments

• problems

• tests

• rules

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A question that scientists want to explore is called the _________.

• experiment

• procedure

• problem

• hypothesis

This is a tool used to measure time.

• thermometer

• our fingers

• stopwatch

• tape measure

This is a tool used to measure forces or weight (not mass).

• pan balance

• scale

• spring scale

• iPad

A tool that is used to magnify, or make objects appear larger.

• balance scale

• hand lens

• ruler

• safety goggles

A tool that is used to magnify, or make objects appear larger. This tool allow you to see small details that could not be seen with a hand lens.

• glasses

• hand lens

• contact lenses

• microscope