Vocabulary

Scientific Method: A process that is used to find answers to ________.

• scientific questions

• mathematical equations

• historical events

• fictional stories

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Hypothesis: An educated guess based on ________.

Data: Information gathered during an ________.

• Data

• Experiment

• Observation

• Survey

Variable: A factor that can be changed, measured, or ________.

• filled in

• ignored

• removed

• duplicated

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Independent Variable: A factor that is manipulated/changed by the ________.

• researcher

• subject

• environment

• experiment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Dependent Variable: A factor that is affected by the change in the independent variable; what is ________.

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Control Variable

• Constant

Constant Variable: A factor that is not changed; allow for a “fair” ________.

• comparison

• test

• experiment

• analysis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Conclusion: The results or findings based on data ________.

• The results or findings based on data.

• The results or findings based on assumptions.

• The results or findings based on opinions.

• The results or findings based on predictions.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Engineering Design Process: A systematic, iterative approach used by engineers and designers to solve problems and create solutions that meet specific needs or ________.

• requirements

• preferences

• suggestions

• ideas

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

A situation or challenge that needs to be addressed or ________.

• Problem

• Solution

• Opportunity

• Task

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1