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Main Module | Energy from Mud? Thank a Microbe! Pre-Assessments
Pre-aSSeSSmeNtS
Pre-Assessment: Free Response
Askstudentstowritedowntheirideasonthefollowingquestionsusingonlywhat
theyalreadyknow:
1. What does “metabolism” mean?
2. How do plants get their energy?
3. How do animals get their energy?
4. How do microbes get their energy?
5. Do all animals require oxygen to survive?
6. Do all microbes require oxygen to survive?
7. What are independent and dependent variables in a scientic investigation?
8. What is a control in a scientic investigation?
9. What are constants in a scientic investigation?