18 Questions
What is a key characteristic of a scientist?
They make decisions based on evidence obtained from experiments or observations
What is the main purpose of the Explain phase in the 5E instructional method?
To provide students with a clear explanation of the topic
What is the role of observation in the scientific process?
To gather data and evidence
What is a key aspect of the Elaboration phase in the 5E instructional method?
Students apply what they have learned to real-world scenarios
What is the primary goal of experimentation in the scientific process?
To test a hypothesis and gather data
What is a key aspect of a scientist's approach to evidence?
They are open to changing their understanding with new evidence
What is the main reason the instructor wants students to reconsider dropping the class?
There are students on the waiting list
What is the purpose of the cards students worked on last Tuesday?
To identify as scientists
What did the instructor do with the feedback from students?
Reached out to almost all the students who provided feedback
What is the instructor's attitude towards students who have concerns about the class?
Open to feedback
What is the implication of the instructor's comment about the waiting list?
There are students who want to take the class
What is the tone of the instructor's message?
Encouraging
What is the purpose of a control in a scientific experiment?
To provide a baseline for comparison
What is the correct way to state a prediction in an experiment?
If I manipulate this, then that will be affected
What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
To be changed to observe its effect
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
The variable that is being measured and tested
What is the purpose of setting up an experiment?
To test a hypothesis and draw a conclusion
What is the relationship between the independent and dependent variables in an experiment?
The dependent variable is changed by the independent variable
Learn how to design a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis, including identifying the control, independent variable, and dependent variable. Understand how to analyze results and determine if the hypothesis is supported.
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