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Exploring the Nature of Science
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Science
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6th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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Ethan Morris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of science?
To prove personal beliefs
To create new technologies
To understand and explain the world
To memorize facts
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scientific thinking?
Jumping to conclusions
Being skeptical
Using logical reasoning
Using evidence
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What initiates the scientific process?
Conducting an experiment
Making an observation
Formulating a hypothesis
Publishing results
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of sliding rocks in Death Valley, what was the first step scientists took?
Formulating a hypothesis
Listing questions
Publishing a paper
Conducting experiments
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes a scientific question valid?
It is based on opinion
It is testable
It is popular
It is complex
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hypothesis?
An untestable idea
A proven fact
An explanation based on observations
A random guess
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an experiment, what is the independent variable?
The variable that is measured
The variable that is changed by the scientist
The variable that remains constant
The variable that is dependent on other factors
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NGSS.MS-PS3-4
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