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Scientific Method
100

Why is it important for scientists to ask questions?

  • A to show that they do not know everything
  • B to prove that science is based in fact
  • C to learn more about how the world works from the answers

To learn more about how the world works from the answers.

100

When you carry out a plan to answer a question, you…

  • A investigate
  • B infer
  • C you are a scientist

Investigate

100

Step 1

A Report results

B Make observations

C Conduct an experiment

D Ask questions

E Make a hypothesis

F Draw conclusions

Make observations

200

What do scientists base their inferences on?

  • A   opinions
  • B   known facts
  • C   observations

Observations

200

When you use your senses to gather information, you…

  • A investigate
  • B observe  
  • C get evidence

Observe

200

Step 2

A Report results

B Make observations

C Conduct an experiment

D Ask questions

E Make a hypothesis

F Draw conclusions

Ask questions

300

Something that repeats again and again:

  • A evidence
  • B pattern
  • C inference

Pattern

300

What do plants depend on in order to live and grow?

  • A water and light
  • B water, air, nutrients, soil, space and light
  • C soil, shadow, water and light

Water, air, nutrients, soil, space and light

300

Step 3

A Report results

B Make observations

C Conduct an experiment

D Ask questions

E Make a hypothesis

F Draw conclusions

Make a hypothesis

400

Observations and information that are collected and recorded:

  • A evidence
  • B data
  • C pattern

Data

400

What happens to a plant that DOES NOT get enough water?

  • A  The plant could drown.
  • B  It grows healthier and bigger.
  • C   It wilts. It turns brown. It dies

 It wilts. It turns brown. It dies

400

Step 4

A Report results

B Make observations

C Conduct an experiment

D Ask questions

E Make a hypothesis

F Draw conclusions

Conduct an experiment

500

When you use what you know and what you observe to draw a conclusion, you…

  • A  draw a conclusion
  • B   infer
  • C  observe

Infer

500

Which of these DOES a seed NOT need to grow into a healthy plant?

  • A space to grow
  • B to be near its parent plant
  • C pollen

Pollen

500

Step 5

A Report results

B Make observations

C Conduct an experiment

D Ask questions

E Make a hypothesis

F Draw conclusions

Draw conclusions