Science Skills/Scientific Method

Geologists study rocks. Zoologists study animals. Who are geologists and zoologists?

• animals

• scientists

• cooks

What is the scientific method?

• a book of rules

• a set of steps to help scientists answer questions

• a science tool

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Which happens FIRST in the scientific investigation?

• Moby does his experiment.

• Moby thinks of a question he wants to ask.

• Moby records his data.

Before Moby does an experiment, he makes a HYPOTHESIS about what will happen. What is a HYPOTHESIS?

• an experiment

• a prediction

• an answer

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Scientists collect and record DATA during their experiments. What is DATA?

• steps

• numbers

• information

Scientists need to record ACCURATE data. What does ACCURATE mean?

• false

• graphs

• correct

What happens AFTER you observe and record data?

• You plan the experiment.

• You ask a question.

• You look at the data and draw a conclusion.

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What should scientists do to make sure their results were correct?

• Repeat the experiment to see if they get the same results.

• Change the data.

• Ask different questions.

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Which happens LAST in Moby's scientific investigation?

• Moby asks a question.

• Moby shares what he learned.

• Moby plans and does his experiment.

Becca made a graph of how her plant grew. Which is the BEST prediction about what might happen during Week 4?

• The plant will dry up.

• The plant will grow taller.

• The plant will need more soil.

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