Year 7 Science · Unit 4 · Lesson 2
Foundation Worksheet
Learning Goals
Match each term to its meaning
Draw a line connecting each term on the left to its correct meaning on the right. Or write the matching letter next to each term.
| Term | Your answer | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Hypothesis | A. Other scientists repeating an experiment to see if they get the same result | |
| Scientific theory | B. A testable idea or prediction that has not been checked yet | |
| Scientific law | C. Working together with other people | |
| Collaborative | D. A well tested explanation backed by lots of evidence | |
| Replication | E. A statement describing a pattern seen again and again | |
| Peer review | F. Other expert scientists checking the work for mistakes before it is shared |
True or False? Fix the false ones
Circle T or F for each statement. If the statement is false, rewrite it correctly on the line below.
Scientific research is usually collaborative and builds on the work of others.
Correct it:
A scientific theory is just a wild guess with no evidence behind it.
Correct it:
Scientific theories and laws are based on repeated experiments and observations.
Correct it:
One result from a single experiment is always enough to prove an idea is true.
Correct it:
1. Explain in your own words what it means to say science is collaborative and builds on the work of others.
2. Write one sentence each explaining what a hypothesis, a scientific theory and a scientific law are.
Wrap Up
In one sentence, what was the main idea of this lesson?