Simplify Science: Foundations of Science

First, scientists observe the world around them and figure out the ______________ they will be exploring.

• question
• analyzing
• conclusion
• hypothesis
• research

Next, scientists do _____________, which means they learn more about the topic. This will help them form a hypothesis in the next step.

• research
• analyzing
• conclusion
• question
• hypothesis

A ______________ is a prediction that scientists make about what will happen in their experiment.

• hypothesis
• analyzing
• conclusion
• question
• research

An ______________ is when scientists test their hypothesis and observe what happens.

• experiment
• analyzing
• conclusion
• question
• hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

_____________ involves looking at results to find patterns and understand the data. This helps scientists determine whether their hypothesis was correct.

• analyzing
• conclusion
• question
• hypothesis
• research

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

When scientists form a ______________, they decide whether their hypothesis was correct or not.

• conclusion
• analyzing
• question
• hypothesis
• research

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

How tightly packed particles are in an object; this helps us understand why some objects float and others sink

• science

• lab

• the scientific method

• density

A process (method) that scientists use to explore and find answers to their questions

• science

• lab

• the scientific method

• density

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An experiment or test that is used to learn something new

• science

• lab

• the scientific method

• density

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A way of understanding the world around us

• science

• lab

• the scientific method

• density

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5