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Scientific thinking based on what can be perceived by the senses. 

• Intuition and guesswork
• Religious beliefs and faith
• Hearsay and rumors
• Empirical evidence and observations

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

How do Scientists practice empiricism?

• By guessing and assuming without evidence
• By relying solely on intuition and personal beliefs
• By making observations, conducting experiments, and using evidence to support their conclusions
• By avoiding experiments and observations altogether

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

What is empirical Data?

• Data obtained from computer simulations and models
• Information based on real-world observations and experiences
• Information based on fictional stories and myths
• Statistics derived from surveys and questionnaires

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What is rational thinking?

• Making decisions based on emotions and feelings
• Making decisions based on logic and reasoning
• Making decisions based on superstitions and myths
• Making decisions based on random chance

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What is logic?

• The study of reasoning and argumentation
• The study of plants and animals
• The study of ancient civilizations
• The study of outer space

What is skeptical thinking?

• Questioning and critically evaluating information and evidence before accepting it as true
• Ignoring facts and evidence
• Believing everything without evidence
• Blindly accepting information without questioning

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What does reasoning mean?

• Guessing randomly
• Ignoring facts and evidence
• Logical thinking process
• Emotional decision making

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Why is scepticism not a popular form of reasoning?

• Scepticism is too easy and doesn't require much effort
• Scepticism is based on blind faith and not evidence
• Scepticism requires critical thinking and questioning of beliefs, which can be uncomfortable for many people.
• Scepticism leads to too much uncertainty and doubt

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What is a discrepant event

• An unexpected or surprising occurrence that challenges students' understanding of a concept
• A common and routine occurrence in the learning process
• An event that reinforces students' understanding of a concept
• A planned and predictable event in the classroom