What is the scientific method?

• the process bakers use to bake pie

• the process scientists use to solve math equations

• the process teachers use to teach Spanish

• the process scientists use to understand the natural world

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The first step in the scientific method is to observe and write down what you notice.

• True
• False

The second step in the scientific method is to (Choose two)

• ask a question

• observe

• gather information

• decide what we want to know or find out

another word for "educated guess" is

• question

• answer

• hypothesis

• scientific method

The fourth step is to test our hypothesis. What does "test" mean?

• Let's ask a question.

• Let's see if our hypothesis is correct.

• Let's draw a picture.

• Let's ask for help.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

When we record our results, we're writing down what happened during the investigation.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the last step in the scientific method?

• Observe

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Test

We use the scientific method to organize our thoughts, and to help other scientists see what we've tested and learned.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is a diagram?

• A picture without words

• A picture with lines and words to label

• An ABCD drawing

• A graph

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Scientists use diagrams, ABCD drawings, and graphs to record data. They don't let other scientists look at their work.

• True
• False