Sequence the steps of the scientific method from start (top) to finish (bottom).

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

Share Results

Conclusion

Analyze Data

Ask Questions

Experiment

Hypothesis

Observation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Match each example to the step of the scientific method that it represents.

• Hypothesis

• Sees cookies in a grocery store

• Observation

• Results show people like chocolate chip best

• Conclusion

• Predicts that people like Oreos best

• Experiment

• 25 people do a survey on favorite cookies

• Ask Questions

• Wonders what type of cookie people like most

Categorize each item as either quantitative data or qualitative data.

Groups:

(a) Qualitative Data

,

(b) Quantitative Data

• The high temperature is 98.

• It feels hot out today.

• Cupcakes are sweet.

• The cupcake has 250 calories.

• The grass is 5 inches tall.

• The grass is green.

Based on the graph, the day of the week is the​

​ (a)   variable, and the number of boxes is the ​ (b)   variable.

• independent
• dependent
• control/constant

Based on the graph, the time of day is the​

​ (a)   variable, and the temperature is the ​ (b)   variable.

• independent
• dependent
• control/constant

Andrew wants to test out how many hours of direct sunlight are best for growing tomato plants. He hypothesizes that if the plants are given more sunlight, then they will have a higher growth rate. Andrew plants the same brand of seed in the same soil in pots that are all the same size. Each growing tomato plant is given the same amount of water. Tomato plant A gets zero hours of direct sunlight a day, tomato plant B gets 2 hours of direct sunlight a day, tomato plant C gets 4 hours of direct sunlight a day, and tomato plant D gets 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Which TWO of the following best describe the amount of sunlight each plant gets? (pick 2 answers)

• The amount of sunlight is the independent variable.

• The amount of sunlight is the dependent variable.

• The amount of sunlight is a control variable.

• The amount of sunlight is changed.

• The amount of sunlight remains the same.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Andrew wants to test out how many hours of direct sunlight are best for growing tomato plants. He hypothesizes that if the plants are given more sunlight, then they will have a higher growth rate. Andrew plants the same brand of seed in the same soil in pots that are all the same size. Each growing tomato plant is given the same amount of water. Tomato plant A gets zero hours of direct sunlight a day, tomato plant B gets 2 hours of direct sunlight a day, tomato plant C gets 4 hours of direct sunlight a day, and tomato plant D gets 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Which TWO of the following best describe the seed brand, soil, pots, and water? (pick 2 answers)

• The are independent variables.

• They are dependent variables.

• They are control variables.

• These variables remain the same.

• These variables are changed.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Andrew wants to test out how many hours of direct sunlight are best for growing tomato plants. He hypothesizes that if the plants are given more sunlight, then they will have a higher growth rate. Andrew plants the same brand of seed in the same soil in pots that are all the same size. Each growing tomato plant is given the same amount of water. Tomato plant A gets zero hours of direct sunlight a day, tomato plant B gets 2 hours of direct sunlight a day, tomato plant C gets 4 hours of direct sunlight a day, and tomato plant D gets 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

Which of the following is the dependent variable?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Plant Growth

• Soil

• Pot Size

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Look at the graph. Which statement is true about the graph?

• The amount of rainfall is the independent variable, and the number of frogs is the dependent variable.

• The amount of rainfall is the dependent variable, and the number of frogs is the independent variable.

• The amount of rainfall and number of frogs are both control variables.

• If there is more rainfall, then there will likely be less frogs in the pond.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Look at the data table. Which statement is true about the data table?

• Soil temperature is the dependent variable, and germination rate is the independent variable.

• Soil temperature and germination rate are both control variables.

• Soil temperature is the independent variable, and germination rate is the dependent variable.

• A cooler soil temperature results in the highest germination rate.

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