Lesson 2 Methods of Science

A possible explanation of an observation that can be tested.

• inference

• observation

• prediction

• hypothesis

What is it called when you use one or more of your senses to gather information?

• inference

• observation

• prediction

• hypothesis

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NGSS.1-PS4-2

NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

A statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events

• inference

• observation

• prediction

• hypothesis

Using PRIOR KNOWLEDGE and evidence to figure out what could or did happen. 

• inference

• observation

• investigation

• hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A scientist who works in the field of biology would most likely study__________

• rocks

• animals

• space

• energy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A RULE that describes a pattern in nature is called a_______

• scientific law

• scientific theory

• scientific investigation

• good idea

Which of these is an opinion?

• the stone weighs 348kg

• the sky is blue

• green is the best color to wear

• water is created by bonding hydrogen and oxygen

Physical Science includes which of the following?

• biology and geology

• chemistry and physics

• oceanography and chemistry

• astrology and fortune telling

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A(n) _____ is a spoken or written summary of observations

• description

• gossip

• prefix

• temperature

The International System of Units (SI) prefix for 1.000 is ________

• centi

• kilo

• mega

• micro