Journal CH 2.1 INQA: Scientific Questions INQB: Investigation Types.

Journal CH 2.1INQA: Scientific QuestionsINQB: Investigation Types

Performance ExpectationsOINQA: Questions:

OContent Standard: Scientific Inquiry requires asking questions & answering questions and comparing the answer with what scientists already know about the world

OPE: Identify a question that can be answered through a scientific investigation (mc)

OINQB – Investigate:Different kinds of questions suggest different kinds of scientific investigations: field study, systematic observation, controlled experiment, and model or simulation.

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1. What types of insects are common in this

ecosystem?1. Field Study2. Systematic

Observation3. Controlled

Investigation4. Model or

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2. How does water temperature affect the types

of fish in a lake?1. Field Study2. Systematic



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3. What is the effect of temperature on density?

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4. How does the position of the Earth and moon compared to

the sun affect the phases of the moon

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5. How is energy transferred through an

ecosystem?

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6. What conditions are ideal for the growth of brine

shrimp?

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7. How fast will your pulse increase with physical activity?

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8. What is the effect of temperature on types of

clouds?

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9. Can this question be answered with a scientific

investigation: What is your opinion on

abortion?1. Yes2. No

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investigation: What is your favorite type of

food?1. Yes2. No

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11. Can this question be answered with a scientific investigation:

How does a person’s height affect how fast they can run?

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With your group, create a list of Scientific Questions. Try to write as many different types of questions as possible.

Scientific Questions

OIllicit no feelings or opinions

OHave rational answers only

Investigation Types

OField StudyOSystematic ObservationOControlled InvestigationO Model or Simulation

Field StudyOThe field study asks about the relationship

between two variables that are generally not manipulated, or controlled, by the researcher.

How does rainfall affect the number of trees on the Savanna?

How does current speed affect river bank erosion?

Systematic ObservationOThe researcher recognizes and

documents some fact or occurrence in the natural world.

What types of rocks are found in

this area?

What wildlife can be found in this ecosystem?

Controlled Investigation

OThe experimental question includes a manipulated and a responding variable.

What is the relationship

between temperature and

melting time?

What is the relationship between amount of water and

the time it takes a bean seed to germinate?

Model or SimulationOUsing a simplified

representation of a system to better understand how the system functions.

How does the water cycle impact ground water?

Look at your list that you created with your group of Scientific Questions. Categorize the list you just

created into the following groups: Field study Model or simulations Systematic observation Controlled Investigation

If you are missing examples of some of the categories above then add a two questions for each category you are missing.

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1. What types of insects are common in this

ecosystem?

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simulation

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1. What types of insects are common in this ecosystem?

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Model or simulation

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2. How does water temperature affect the types

of fish in a lake?

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simulation

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100 of 30