Big Idea 1 and 2

Which evidence is not the result of an observation?

• The object traveled 39 cm

• The mass of the object is 3 grams.

• My catapult is stronger than my friend's catapult.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

When we use the scientific method to answer a question, the question must include evidence that can be measured. Which of these questions is LEAST likely to be tested using the scientific method?

• How much food does a plant need to grow the most?

• Do dogs prefer a specific food over another one?

• Are birds better pets than fish?

Which statement is the best example of data?

• Ms.Loomis and Ms. Jones are best friends

• Rebecca is 172 cm tall.

• Sam thinks juice is better than soda.

Which statement shows evidence that a scientist could use to make a conclusion?

• Cats are better than dogs

• A bookshelf is easier to move if it is on wheels.

• Apple juice tastes way better than orange juice.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

Evidence is an important part of scientists studies. What is evidence?

• data collected

• an opinion

• predictions made

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Why is it important for a scientist to record each step of an experiment exactly the way it was done?

• so the scientist can get paid a lot

• so another scientist can follow the directions and do the same experiment

• so someone can look at their experiment and change it

Christy looks out the window to check the weather before getting ready for school. She wrote the following notes in her journal. 1. It is cloudy. 2. It rained last night. 3. The ground is wet. 4. The ground is black. Which note is an inference?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why is it important to write detailed step by step directions when writing a procedure?

• to organize the data

• to be creative

• to make it possible for others to repeat the experiment

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

What tool should you use in order to measure the distance the ping pong ball travels.

• my hands

• ruler or measuring tape

• a weighing scale

• thermometer

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CCSS.2.MD.A.1

Which step should be done first when beginning an experiment?

• collect data

• make a prediction

• list the materials needed

• develop a testable question