8th Grade: What is Science?

Classifying is:

In an experiment, the one variable that is changed is called the

A scientific law is when a scientist will get the same result, every time, under same condition

Which of the following is NOT a precaution that should be taken to stay safe in the laboratory?

Run an experiment many times to make sure results are consistent. What does "consistent" mean?

The statement that all objects in the universe attract each other is known as the

Which question would be the best high level scientific question?

What's the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

In an experiment to find the temp at which beans sprout the fastest, what is the variable?

Which of the following hypotheses is written correctly?

All the things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair are called

A scientific theory does not rely on multiple test to be supported.

Physical science is the study of matter, energy, and the changes they undergo.

Which of the following is NOT a scientific attitude?

What if you test a hypothesis multiple times and the data doesn't support your prediction?

A student makes an observation that a colorless solution turns blue. This is a(n)

The study of matter and energy and how they interact is called

In science, an educated guess is called a/an

In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

Which of the following is NOT a rule when writing a hypothesis?

Which of the following is NOT a procedure that should be taken after a lab is finished?

When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are

A scientific model represents something we cannot directly observe

"The scientific method is an analytic process," what's the best synonym for "analytic?"

In an experiment, the factor that we measure is called the

Which of the following observations is an example of a quantitative observation?

Which is NOT a precaution that should be taken to stay safe when doing science activities?

What must you do before you make a hypothesis?

What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales makes.

Experiment that tests one factor at a time by comparing a control group with experimental group

A scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact is

Good preparation helps you stay safe in the lab while doing science activities.

A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions

Place steps in the correct order: A) Recognize Problem, B) Test hypothesis, C) Draw Inference

Using the scientific method, what can you conclude about the theory of evolution?

Inferring is

Predicting means

Which of the following is a testable hypothesis?

What might cause a theory to change over time?

The two branches of Physical Science we will be studying in Physical science are:

Which of the following things is NOT an example of a model?