Nature of Science Review

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What is a testable question?

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A question that can be answered through an experiment or observation.

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What is the purpose of a graduated cylinder?

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It is used to measure the volume of a liquid in milliliters.

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Which question is best for scientific investigation: 'Why are people afraid during thunderstorms?' or 'Does temperature affect the amount of rain?'

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'Does temperature affect the amount of rain?' is best for scientific investigation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which observation is scientifically testable: 'Ants are more fun to watch than beetles' or 'Green apples don't go bad as fast as red apples'?

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'Green apples don't go bad as fast as red apples' is scientifically testable.

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What is the best way to find out if a baseball and a basketball fall at the same speed?

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Drop both balls from a high place and compare how fast they fall.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is a factor that can change in an experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is an observation in science?

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An observation is the act of noting and recording something using the senses.

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NGSS.K-PS3-1

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What does it mean to conduct an experiment?

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To conduct an experiment means to carry out a procedure to test a hypothesis.

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