Scientific Method Task Cards

Which of the following occurs in the first step of the Scientific Method?

• A conclusion is formed

• A hypothesis is stated

• A question is asked

• An experiment is conducted

How many variables does a controlled experiment contain?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• As many as you need

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

All scientific inquiries begin with a(n) __________.

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Observation

• Question

A factor that changes in an experiment is known as a(n) ______.

• Constant

• Variable

• Response

• Hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Place the following steps in order (with 1 being the first and 5 being the last):

• state the question that you would like to answer

• guess what you think the answer is

• complete a controlled experiment

• make observations and record your data

• draw a conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

In his garden, Mica notices that plants in the shade do not grow as much as plants that receive direct sunlight. This is known as a(n) ______.

• Testable hypothesis

• Scientific theory

• Observation

• Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Lisa investigates the affect that environmental temperature has on the heartbeat of a human. Which of the following is the independent variable in her experiment?

• Heartbeat

• Temperature

• Sunlight

• Environment

Does a peppermint attract more ants than a lifesaver?

• Yes, peppermint attracts more ants.

• No, lifesaver attracts more ants.

• Both attract the same number of ants.

• The data is inconclusive.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Rachel conducts an experiment to determine if increased UV radiation increases the number of freckles a person has. Which of the following is the dependent variable?

• UV radiation

• Freckles

• Amount of sunlight

• Wrinkles

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Rachel conducts an experiment to determine if increased UV radiation increases the number of freckles a person has. Write a possible hypothesis for this investigation.

• Increased UV radiation will increase the number of freckles.

• Increased UV radiation will decrease the number of freckles.

• Increased UV radiation will have no effect on the number of freckles.

• Increased UV radiation will change the color of freckles.

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