Chapter 1.2: The Nature of Science

Presentation

•

Science, Biology

•

9th - 10th Grade

•

Practice Problem

•

Medium

•

NGSS

MS-LS2-4, MS-LS4-2, MS-PS2-5

Standards-aligned

Adam Lykens

Used 9+ times

FREE Resource

6 Slides • 6 Questions

Multiple Choice

The body of knowledge based on the study of the natural world, is known as what?

Science

Calculus

History

Athletics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an essential characteristic of science that scientists use to develop explanations?

Publish their work in scientific journals

Scientific Inquiry

Educated Guessing

Memorization

Match

Match the following terms with their definitions:

The body of knowledge based on the study of the natural world.

This is both a creative process and a process rooted in unbiased observations and experimentation

An explanation of a natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments over time.

This describes relationships under certain conditions in nature.

Science

Scientific Inquiry

Theory

Scientific Law

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scientific inquiry?

Makes observations and draws conclusions

Challenges accepted theories

Undergoes peer review

Proves every hypothesis

Multiple Choice

Eddie Munson thinks that if you play Puppet Master really loudly, then that will attract demobats. He sets up an experiment to see if he is right. Which characteristic of scientific inquiry is he using?

Tests claims

Makes observations and draws conclusions

Questions results

Undergoes peer review

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a pseudoscience?

Biology

Astronomy

Quantum Physics

Palmistry

Show answer

Auto Play

Slide 1 / 12

SLIDE

Similar Resources on Wayground

9 questions

Diffusion

Presentation

•

9th Grade

11 questions

Respiratory and Circulatory Systems

Presentation

•

9th Grade

8 questions

Mitosis

Presentation

•

9th Grade

9 questions

Geometric Mean

Presentation

•

9th - 10th Grade

8 questions

Bronx Masquerade Anticipation Guide

Presentation

•

9th - 10th Grade

7 questions

3.4 Structure and Function of DNA

Presentation

•

10th Grade

11 questions

Evolution & Natural Selection

Presentation

•

9th - 10th Grade

9 questions

Evolution

Presentation

•

9th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

24 questions

PBIS-HGMS Day 10

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

10 questions

HCS SCI 03 Summer School Review 3

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

11 questions

Home Scope

Quiz

•

7th - 8th Grade

15 questions

HCS SCI 05 Summer School Assessment 3 Review

Quiz

•

5th Grade

35 questions

Lufkin Road Middle School Student Handbook & Policies Assessment

Quiz

•

7th Grade

18 questions

Geo 11.3 Area of Circles and Sectors

Quiz

•

9th - 11th Grade

Discover more resources for Science

18 questions

Geo 11.3 Area of Circles and Sectors

Quiz

•

9th - 11th Grade