NGSS Science and Engineering Practices

In both science and engineering, mathematics and computation are fundamental tools for representing physical variables and their relationships. They are used for a range of tasks such as constructing simulations; solving equations exactly or approximately; and recognizing, expressing, and applying quantitative relationships.

• Using Mathematical & Computational Thinking

• Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions

• Engaging In Argument From Evidence

• Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating Infromation

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

The end-products of science are explanations and the end-products of engineering are solutions. The goal of science is the construction of theories that provide explanatory accounts of the world. A theory becomes accepted when it has multiple lines of empirical evidence and greater explanatory power of phenomena than previous theories.

• Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions

• Engaging In Argument From Evidence

• Obtaining, Evaluating & Communicating Information

• Asking Questions & Defining Problems

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Argumentation is the process by which evidence-based conclusions and solutions are reached. In science and engineering, reasoning and argument based on evidence are essential to identifying the best explanation for a natural phenomenon or the best solution to a design problem.

• Engaging In Argument From Evidence

• Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating Information

• Asking Questions & Defining Problems

• Developing & Using Models

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Scientists and engineers must be able to communicate clearly and persuasively the ideas and methods they generate. Critiquing and communicating ideas individually and in groups is a critical professional activity.

• Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating Information

• Asking Questions & Designing Solutions

• Developing & Using Models

• Planning & Carrying Out Investigations

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

One way scientist analyze data is by using ​_________________________.

• variable

• theory

• charts and tables

• law

The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.

• data

• conclusions

• notebook

• inquiry

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A good scientific conclusion includes

• claim, evidence and reasoning

• hypothesis and ending only

• your opinion about how fun it was

• pictures in color

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

• The robin egg is blue with brown specks.

• The clouds are lower in the atmosphere today than yesterday.

• The butterfly landed and fed from the purple flowers along the path.

• At the end of the week, the plant heights were 6 in, 11 in., 4 in., and 8 in.

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

• The mass of the sample is 562 grams.

• The temperature was 24 degrees Celsius.

• There were two caterpillars eating the leaf.

• The grizzly bear's summer coat is thin and yellowish.