Nature of Science SSA practice

Front

What should Jane do each day to ensure valid results in her investigation of bean plant growth in different soils?

Back

Calculate the average plant height for each soil type.

Front

Sonya wanted to know if mowing affects the health of grass during a drought. To find out, she collected data on how often her neighbors mowed their grass. Based on the information she collected, what is the BEST next step?

Back

Find out if other things might be affecting the grass.

Front

What could Thomas and Julie do to make sure their results are valid when testing materials to insulate a coffee cup?

Back

Repeat their experiment

Front

What should Brianna's class do each day before emptying the 'Boys' and 'Girls' recycling bins to determine who recycled more paper?

Back

Count and record the number of paper items recycled in each bin.

Front

Kevin wants to find out which of his toy cars, the Corvette or the Mustang, rolls downhill faster. How should he perform his experiment?

Back

Roll both cars down the ramp together five times and record which gets to the bottom first each time.

Front

What must happen for Jose's science fair project to be valid?

Back

The results must be based on evidence

Front

Which of the following statements about science is true?

Back

Science is based on observation or measurement that answers a question.

Front

What is the main purpose of a scientific investigation?

Back

To answer questions about the natural world.

Front

Goal of a scientific investigation?

Back

to help the scientist solve a problem

Front

Why would Ellie's investigation be valid?

Back

It is based on evidence