Scientific Models

Grace, Isla, and Aria are working on a science project. What do their models help them do?

• Visualize something that is difficult to see or understand

• Communicate their ideas

• Understand processes

• All of the above

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Liam, Zoe, and Lily are working on a science project. They decide to use a scientific model. What advantage would they have by using a scientific model?

• It would help them understand processes

• It would help them make predictions

• It would help them communicate their ideas

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

During a friendly science competition, Jackson, Noah, and Michael are trying to figure out which of the following is an example of a model representing an object that is too small to see. Can you help them?

• A model of an atom or a cell that Mia made for her science project

• The model of the planets that Abigail made for her astronomy project

• The model of a dinosaur that Liam saw at the museum

• The prototype model of a robot that Mia's brother is working on

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Olivia, Henry, Grace, Isla, and Luna are working on a science project. They decide to create a game based on a model of the solar system. What is an advantage of using this model in their game?

• It helps them understand the processes within the solar system

• It helps them make predictions about the solar system

• It helps them communicate their ideas about the solar system

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Olivia, Maya, Aria, Kai, and Zoe are participating in a science fair. They need to create a model representing an object that has not yet been invented. They want to impress their friend Lily with their project. Which of the following could be their project?

• Model of an atom or a cell

• Model of the planets

• Model of a dinosaur

• Prototype model of a futuristic robot

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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Michael, Priya, and Zoe are on a thrilling adventure to explore the mysteries of geology. They stumble upon a fascinating concept that some geological events occur too slowly to be observed directly. Which of the following models represents such an event?

• Model of mountain formation

• Model to predict an earthquake

• Model of weather systems

• Model of the planets

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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While studying for their science exam, Charlotte, Lily, and Grace invite their friends Daniel, Benjamin, and Priya to join them. They come across a question that sparks their curiosity: 'Which of the following is an example of a model representing an event that occurs too fast to see?'

• Model of mountain formation

• Model to predict an earthquake

• Model of weather systems

• Model of the planets

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

During a school project, Charlotte, Jackson, and Mason had to create a model representing an object that no longer exists. Which of the following models did they likely create?

• Model of an atom or a cell

• Model of the planets

• Model of a dinosaur

• Prototype model of a robot

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Hannah, Grace, and Aria are having a blast working on their science project. They decide to create an exciting model of a volcano to demonstrate an eruption. What is an advantage of using this thrilling model?

• It helps them understand the process of a volcanic eruption

• It helps them make predictions about volcanic eruptions

• It helps them communicate their ideas about volcanic eruptions

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Organize these options into the right categories according to if they are a benefit or a limitation of a model.

Groups:

(a) Benefit

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(b) Limitation

• Not always to scale

• Can be used to make predictions

• Study objects that are too large to see

• Not always the correct temp.

• 2D representing a 3D object

• Show motions of things that move too fast to see

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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