Exploring the Basics of Science for Grades 6-8

What is a simple definition of science?

• The creation of new technologies

• The collection of random data

• The process of learning about the natural world through observation and experimentation

• The study of the supernatural world

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In the experiment with the beaker and vegetable oil, what was the key factor that made the beaker disappear?

• The color of the beaker

• The combination of oil and glass

• The type of container

• The temperature of the oil

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Why do many scientists not use the traditional scientific method?

• It only applies to certain types of investigations

• It is not accepted by the scientific community

• It is outdated

• It is too complicated

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight science and engineering practices?

• Developing and using models

• Engaging in argument from evidence

• Creating new laws

• Asking questions

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What is the purpose of planning and carrying out an investigation?

• To collect data

• To prove a hypothesis

• To publish a paper

• To create a new theory

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How do scientists analyze and interpret data?

• By asking the public

• By using graphs and charts

• By guessing

• By ignoring it

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a law?

• A theory tells you why something happens, a law tells you what will happen

• A theory is a guess, a law is a fact

• A theory is less important than a law

• A theory tells you what happens, a law tells you why

What is the process called when other scientists review your research before it is published?

• Public review

• Peer review

• Editorial review

• Self-review

How has modern medicine impacted the average lifespan since the 1700s?

• It has decreased

• It has increased to over 100 years

• It has remained the same

• It has increased to over 75 years

What is one way digital technology has improved our lives?

• By allowing instant sharing of information globally

• By making computers larger

• By reducing the need for education

• By increasing the cost of communication

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