Scientific Models Check In

A representation of an idea, an object or even a process or a system that is used to describe and explain phenomena that cannot be experienced directly

• scientific model

• earth system

• globe

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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The uses for models include (Select all that apply)

• providing a way of explaining complex data

• presenting as a hypothesis

• proving a hypothesis

• gathering facts

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Models demonstrate how science knowledge is tentative (not certain or fixed.

• True

• False

The first globe to be made was in ______________.

The first globe made was very accurate

• True

• False

Today 3D models are likely to be mathematical and created with _________.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

List at least 3 examples of models that are used for predicting.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2