Unit 1 Nature of Science Assessment

The teacher has asked students to investigate the weather patterns on Jupiter. What is the best way to conduct this investigation? SC.5.N.1.1

• The students should create a model of Jupiter's weather systems.

• The students should conduct interviews with their classmates.

• The students should read scientific journals about Jupiter's atmosphere.

• The students should perform an experiment using the scientific method.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Which of the following best explains the role of variables in scientific experiments?

• Variables are the factors that are kept constant throughout the experiment.

• Variables are the factors that are changed to observe their effects.

• Variables are the conclusions drawn from the experiment.

• Variables are the predictions made before conducting the experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Jonathan and Sara have completed an experiment and are uncertain about the reliability of their results. What should they do to confirm their findings? SC.5.N.2.2

• average their data

• change their lab report

• perform a new experiment

• repeat the same experiment

What is the difference between a scientific observation and a personal belief? SC.5.N.2.1

• A scientific observation is based on evidence; a personal belief is based on feelings.

• A scientific observation is a guess; a personal belief is a fact.

• A scientific observation is always correct; a personal belief is always incorrect.

• A scientific observation is a measurement; a personal belief is an opinion.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• making observations

• conducting an experiment

• drawing conclusions based on data

• changing data to fit a hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Which group in an experiment is used to compare with all other groups in the experiment and is kept under normal conditions? SC.5.N.1.1

• the control group
• the treated group
• the observed group
• the experimental group

Jan and Michael were testing the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. Which plants would be best for use as a control group? SC.5.N.1.1

• plants grown in regular potting soil

• plants grown in sandy soil

• plants grown in clay soil

• plants grown in rocky soil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

SC.5.N.1.1

• 40 meters
• 58 meters
• 64 meters
• 72 meters

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

During a science experiment, Alex and Jamie obtain results that differ from the rest of the class. The teacher asks them to repeat the experiment. What is the most likely reason for this request? SC.5.N.2.2

• to verify if their initial results were due to an error

• to adjust their hypothesis to fit their results

• to see if they can achieve results that support their hypothesis

• to modify their procedure to match the class results

Which statement is necessary in order for a scientific investigation to be valid? SC.5.N.2.2

• The investigation must be able to be repeated by others.
• The investigation must produce data that can be graphed.
• The investigation must follow ALL the steps of the scientific method.
• The investigation must have a conclusion that matches the prediction.