Introduction to Science

Physical science is the study of...

• Matter

• Living things

• Energy

• Matter and energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The process of gathering information through the senses is called _____.

• Inferring

• Observation

• Conclusion

• Analyzing

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Scientific knowledge that is put to use to create something to make our lives easier is _____.

• Technology

• Science

• Research

• Conclusion

A testable prediction is a(n) _____.

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Exercise

• Variable

A standard for comparison that helps to ensue that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested is the _____.

• Control

• Independent variable

• Constant

• Dependent variable

A factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation (changing) of the independent variable is the _____.

• Control

• Independent variable

• Constant

• Dependent variable

An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis is a(n) _____.

• Problem

• Experiment

• Exercise

• Constant

A factor that does NOT change in an experiment is the _____.

• Control

• Independent variable

• Constant

• Dependent variable

A factor that is manipulated (changed) in an experiment to change the dependent variable is the _____.

• Control

• Independent variable

• Constant

• Dependent variable

An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments is a _____.

• Problem

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Variable