Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge: SC.5.N.2.1

For her science fair project, Marcy is investigating how levels of carbon dioxide affect plant growth. Which of the following is most important for Marcy to do?

• She needs to make sure her results match her predictions.

• She needs to make sure that her results contain both words and numbers.

• She needs to make sure that the explanation of her results is based on evidence.

• She needs to make sure her results get published so that everyone can read them

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Which of the following must be true for scientific results to be valid?

• The results should be drawn in a graph.

• The results should be based on evidence.

• The results should support the ideas of other scientists.

• The results should support the ideas of other scientists.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Kyle completes his science project for his 5th grade teacher by carrying out a scientific investigation. Which statement about Kyle's investigation is true?

• Kyle's investigation must include observation and evidence.

• Kyle must have an investigation with steps that follow a set pattern.

• Kyle's project is valid only if the teacher personally likes the results.

• Kyle must include all the steps of the scientific method for his results to be valid.

When conducting an investigation, a scientist's main goal should be which of the following?

• The scientist should include his opinions in the results.

• The scientist should aim to become famous for his work.

• The scientist should follow a very specific scientific method.

• The scientist should aim to answer questions about the natural world

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

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Which of the following questions could be answered by a scientific investigation?

• What color is the best to paint with?

• What animal makes a good pet?

• What is the best flavor of soft drink?

• What causes some metals to rust?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Jose wants to create an excellent science fair project for the school competition. In order for his project to be valid, which of the following must happen?

• The project must include his beliefs.

• The results must be based on evidence

• The project must prove his predictions correct.

• The results must be based on personal opinion.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Which of the following statements about science is true?

• Science always contains the opinions of the investigator.

• Science proves the predictions of scientists to be correct.

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

• Science answers all questions using strict rules called the scientific method.

Which of the following is the main purpose of a scientific investigation?

• to prove a scientific law

• to determine the investigator's opinion

• to answer questions about the natural world

• to support results from previous investigations

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following should be a goal of a scientific investigation?

• to help the scientist make money

• to make sure the scientist is correct

• to help the scientist solve a problem

• to make sure other scientists are incorrect

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Ellie conducts an investigation to determine if size or weight affect how fast objects fall. Her investigation includes repeatedly dropping a basketball and a golf ball at the same time. After many trials, she determines that both balls land at the exact same time. Why would Ellie's investigation be valid?

• It includes her opinion.

• It is based on evidence.

• It uses objects that move.

• It proves her predictions are correct

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2