WorksheetsNature of Science
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 14mins
Scenario: You are testing how different oven temperatures affect the baking time of cookies.
Question: What is the dependent variable in the scenario above>
Baking time of cookies
Oven temperatures
Cookies per oven
What is the definition of a scientific theory?
A personal opinion about science
A law that has been proven correct
A prediction that has not been tested yet
A well-tested explanation for why something happens in the natural world
The sky is bright blue
The truck weighs 5,000 pounds
The (a) variable is what you measure in the experiment.
What is the definition of deductive reasoning?
Using specific examples to create a general rule
Using a general rule or fact to figure out a specific situation
Making a guess based on no information
Recording data without drawing conclusions
Scenario: You are testing how different oven temperatures affect the baking time of cookies.
Question: What is the independent variable in the scenario above?
The baking time
Oven temperatures
Size of the oven
The (a) variable is one that is changed on purpose.
What are the correct steps of the scientific method? (In order)
1. Observe
2. Question
3. Hypothesis
4. Experiment
5. Report
6. Draw conclusions
1. Draw conclusions
2. Question
3. Experiment
4. Hypothesis
5. Observe
6. Report
1. Question
2. Observe
3. Hypothesis
4. Experiment
5. Draw conclusions
6. Report
1. Observe
2. Question
3. Hypothesis
4. Experiment
5. Draw Conclusions
6. Report
Which of the following best describes the scientific method?
A set of steps scientists use to prove their ideas correct every time
A process for gathering information and testing ideas to understand the natural world
A list of facts about science that never change
A way to memorize scientific vocabulary
What is the definition of inductive reasoning?
Using specific observations or examples to form a general conclusion
Using a general rule to figure out a specific situation
Guessing without looking at evidence
Memorizing facts without making connections
What is the definition of a scientific law?
A guess about how something works
A well-tested explanation for why something happens
A statement that describes a pattern in nature, often using math, and is always true under the same conditions
A rule made by the government for scientists to follow
