Science Vocab - 1

What should "Evidence" include according to CER?

• Personal opinions

• Predictions and hypotheses

• Details, facts, data, and/or evidence

• Feelings and emotions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

In the CER framework, what role does "Reasoning" play?

• It connects the evidence to the claim, explaining why the evidence supports the claim

• It provides a summary of the evidence presented

• It offers a hypothesis for future investigation

• It states the claim without supporting details

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which statement accurately defines a "Scientific Theory"?

• A subjective belief about a subject

• A forecast of future events

• A comprehensive explanation of observed phenomena which explains how or why something happens

• A hypothesis based on initial observations

What is "Science" according to the vocabulary list?

• A personal view or feeling

• The investigation and exploration of natural events

• A prediction of future events

• An explanation of how evidence supports an answer

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is an "Observation" in scientific investigations?

• A personal opinion about a topic

• A possible explanation made from observations

• The act of using senses to gather information

• A statement of what will happen next

What is a "Prediction"?

• A statement of what will happen next

• An explanation of how evidence supports an answer

• A personal opinion about a topic

• An observable fact or event

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What is an "Opinion"?

• A possible explanation made from observations

• A personal view or feeling

• An observable fact or event

• A theory that explains natural phenomena

In the context of CER, what does a "Claim" represent?

• A statement that answers a question

• A guess about what might happen

• An opinion based on personal beliefs

• A detailed description of an experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is a "Phenomenon"?

• A personal view or feeling

• An observable fact or event

• A prediction of future events

• A possible explanation made from observations

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is a scientific law?

• A hypothesis that has been proven wrong

• A rule that describes a pattern in nature and what will happen

• explains why something happens

• A guess about future events

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-4