Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 1 Challenge 1
1 — Scientific Method
Identify the steps of the scientific method in a given scenario.
Peter noticed that iron needles placed beside a magnet attract other iron needles.
If he is following the scientific method to find out why this happens, what should
he do next?
a.) Predict that the iron objects he places next to a magnet will attract other iron objects.
b.) Place several different iron objects next to a magnet and observe whether they attract
other iron objects.
c.) Develop a hypothesis that magnets transfer their properties to iron objects.
d.) Ask whether magnets can transfer their properties to iron objects.
2 — Evaluate Information
Determine whether information is credible.
Which of the following statements represents an opinion?
a.) Butterflies are related to moths.
b.) Butterflies are often colorful.
c.) Moths are more common in Jay's neighborhood than butterflies.
d.) Butterflies are not as interesting as some people say.
3 — Organisms
Understand the basic characteristics of organisms and how they're classified.
Which of the following characteristics is shared by all living things?
a.) All living things are made up of cells.
b.) All living things have family structures.
c.) All living things have either hair, fur or scales.
d.) All living things think.
4 — Organ Systems
Identify organ systems based on their characteristics.
Which organ system controls and regulates the composition of blood?
a.) Lymphatic System
b.) Circulatory System
c.) Urinary System
d.) Endocrine System
1 — Scientific Method
Identify the steps of the scientific method in a given scenario.
Peter noticed that iron needles placed beside a magnet attract other iron needles.
If he is following the scientific method to find out why this happens, what should
he do next?
a.) Predict that the iron objects he places next to a magnet will attract other iron objects.
b.) Place several different iron objects next to a magnet and observe whether they attract
other iron objects.
c.) Develop a hypothesis that magnets transfer their properties to iron objects.
d.) Ask whether magnets can transfer their properties to iron objects.
2 — Evaluate Information
Determine whether information is credible.
Which of the following statements represents an opinion?
a.) Butterflies are related to moths.
b.) Butterflies are often colorful.
c.) Moths are more common in Jay's neighborhood than butterflies.
d.) Butterflies are not as interesting as some people say.
3 — Organisms
Understand the basic characteristics of organisms and how they're classified.
Which of the following characteristics is shared by all living things?
a.) All living things are made up of cells.
b.) All living things have family structures.
c.) All living things have either hair, fur or scales.
d.) All living things think.
4 — Organ Systems
Identify organ systems based on their characteristics.
Which organ system controls and regulates the composition of blood?
a.) Lymphatic System
b.) Circulatory System
c.) Urinary System
d.) Endocrine System
