What is Science

Science is the study of ____________________

• the universe
• human behavior
• mathematical theories
• the natural world

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Science is designed to help correct for our ___________ perceptions and flawed thinking.

• clear
• limited (biased)

• accurate
• logical

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A claim is never evaluated by just ________ scientist.

• one
• several
• a group of
• two

Science makes 3 assumptions. They are

• 1. 1. Natural phenomena are solely based on beliefs

  2. 2. If we believe it, it is real

  3. 3. Our heart is our guide in science

• 1. 1. Knowledge can only be acquired through intuition

  2. 2. We have to know it before we can study it

  3. 3. We only know for sure if our gut tells us it is true

• 1. 1. The universe is chaotic and unpredictable

  2. 2. Science helps us learn

  3. 3. We love science

• 1) The world is real.

  2) Natural phenomena can be understood.

  3) explanations have natural causes

In order for our experiment to be valid, our results must be:

• Random and inconsistent.
• Subjective and biased.
• Inconclusive and ambiguous.
• Observable, measurable and repeatable.

Science doesn't PROVE, it reduces uncertainty.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

"Observation" includes using your knowledge to create a new experiment.

• True
• False

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What should you do if your hypothesis is not supported by your experiment and your collected data?

• Ignore the data and stick to the original hypothesis.
• Accept the results as final and stop further research.
• Change the experiment to fit the original hypothesis. Make it fit.

• Revise your hypothesis and conduct further experiments.

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Science is only performed in labs.

• True
• False

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis? Keeping in mind that you are looking to prove an idea with an experiment.

• Plants grow taller in the dark.
• If it rains, the ground will be wet.
• All plants need the same amount of water.
• If plants receive more sunlight, then they will grow taller.