1. 8 th Grade

2.  Scientific Method Review

3.   Ask a question to find out more information or to solve a problem.  What does this fossil show?  What kind of medicine will cure a disease? 1. Ask Question

4.   Find as much information on the problem or question as possible.  You may be able to answer your question with simple research and avoid an lengthy experiment! 2. Do Background Research

5.   An explanation based on limited information. Must be further researched to determine its accuracy or truthfulness. 3. Construct Hypothesis

6.   Construct a measurable experiment  Collect Data:  Information such as numbers, images, or words, gathered in an experiment. 4. Test with Experiment

7.   Conclusion - The result of an experiment, action, or process. 5. Analyze Results/Draw Conclusions

8.   Report Results  Show Data, graphs etc.  Write explanation  Report - A well-written scientific paper containing a hypothesis, explanation of experiment, all gathered data, and a conclusion of results. 6a. Hypothesis True?

9.   Still report results!  Go back through the method and try again!  Report - A well-written scientific paper containing a hypothesis, explanation of experiment, all gathered data, and a conclusion of results. 6b. Hypothesis False?

10.  Test Vocabulary

11.   Do a mathematical equation Calculate

12.   Speed=distance/time  How fast something is moving Rate, Speed, Velocity

13.   The act of noting or observing something. Observations are always recorded. Observation

14.   An explanation based on limited information. Must be further researched to determine its accuracy or truthfulness. Hypothesis

15.  Variable - An aspect of an experiment that changes. Independent variable: The variable controlled. Dependent variable: The variable that is measured. Variables

16.   Information such as numbers, images, or words, gathered in an experiment. Data

17.   An explanation of natural phenomena. Scientific theories are supported by facts, observations, and repeatable experimentation.  These theories may change as technology advances and better observations are made.  Examples: Cell Theory, Theory of Plate Tectonics, Gravitational Theory Scientific Theory

18.   Density=mass/volume Density

19.   The amount of matter in an object Mass

20.   The space taken up by an object, liquid, or gas Volume

21.   How long an event is  Seconds, minutes, or hours Time

22.   What is the correlation between gravity and mass?  Or, What is the relationship between gravity and mass?  How do two things effect one another Correlate, Correlation

23.   Heterotroph – cannot make its own food  Consumes other organisms for energy Heterotroph, Consumer

24.   Can produce its own food  Consumes food that it has produced itself Autotroph, Producer

25.   Breaks down dead or dying organisms Decomposer

26.  MCA Practice Questions Earth and Space Science

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58.  MCA Practice Questions Nature of Science and Engineering

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63.  MCA Practice Questions Physical Science

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69.  MCA Practice Questions Life Science

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90.  MCA Sampler https://mnpt.tds.airast.org/student/ These are sample questions that will be on the test. This also shows you what the online test will look like on test day. You can become for familiar with the tools and format.

91.   http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/documents/cstrt qscigr8.pdf - Science Standardized Test practice (scroll to page 9) http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/documents/cstrt qscigr8.pdf  http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/edtech/soltests.htm - Math, Reading and Science practice http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/edtech/soltests.htm  http://regentsprep.org/Regents/core/questions/to pics.cfm?Course=BIOL – Multiple Choice Science Practice and Review Articles http://regentsprep.org/Regents/core/questions/to pics.cfm?Course=BIOL  http://www.edinformatics.com/timss/pop2/scipop 2.htm?submit332=Grade+7%2C8+Science+Test – Science Standardized test practice http://www.edinformatics.com/timss/pop2/scipop 2.htm?submit332=Grade+7%2C8+Science+Test MCA Practice Websites