Models for Science

Models are representations of things found in the read world.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Models are used to

• show off new clothes

• study small or large objects

• run races to see which car is safer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Models are made of

• equations

• objects we can see or touch

• both equations and objects

Why do scientists use models?

• They help predict future events

• They help study past events

• They help keep they things they study safe

• All answers are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are physical models?

• made or mathematical equations

• they are people who model clothing

• models we can see or touch

• need computers to solve

Scientists use computers to help them sort data of which models

• physical models

• mathematical models

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Is there limits to models?

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Models don't help predict patterns in nature

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Models can change depending on data.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Theories are facts and don't change

• True

• False