Units 1/2 Vocabulary Test

Match the following

• 2. To examine methodically by separating

• Analyze

• 3. A possible explanation to a testable

• Predict

• 1. To state what one thinks will happen

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

4. Mia wrote a statement to explain what she learned from her data and observations.

• hypothesis
• conclusion
• observe
• predict

5. Isi watched an experiment bubble as he listened for any noise and felt a slippery substance come from it.

• experiment
• predict
• observe
• variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

6. In an experiment on plants, Jace wanted to see if the amount of sunlight affected how tall the plants grow. What would placing plants by a window, in the closet, and in the shade represent?

• inquiry
• independent variable
• controlled variable
• observe

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

7. In an experiment on plants, Jace wanted to see if the amount of sunlight affected how tall the plants grow. What would making sure that the same type of plant, soil and same amount of water represent?

• independent variable
• controlled variable
• design
• inquiry

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

8. Mrs. Clark tested her airplane to see if wing size really matters.

• evaluate
• process
• experiment
• observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Match the following

• Questions

• 9. An organized scientific study of the natural world using the scientific method

• Investigation

• 10. Something about the natural world that a scientist can investigate

• Process

• 11. A series of actions or steps

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

12. Which is an example of a model that can use to help you understand how car design can effect speed?

• match box cars
• skeleton
• cell phone
• xbox

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

13. What are the events and conditions that can be changed or controlled in a scientific experiment?

• Data
• Process
• Independent Variable
• Variables

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2