Scientific Method Lessons

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method

• recipe

• data collection

• metric system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

A procedure you carry out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

• hypothesis

• inquiry

• experiment

• investigation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____

• change

• keep the same

• experiment with

• investigate

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the –

• Controlled Variable

• Responsive Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Experiment

Question

Hypothesis

Results and Analysis

Observation

Conclusion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The measurable factor in an experiment is known as the: 

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Constant

• Dependent Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event.

• evidence

• inquiry

• investigation

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The parts of an investigation that remain the same so that the dependent variable can be measured.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• hypothesis

• control variable

Information, collected during an investigation, to support a hypothesis.

• evidence

• inquiry

• experiment

• control variable

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-PS2-5