Scientific Method

So…what is the Scientific Method? Please take a few minutes to discuss with your learning club. Be prepared to share out.

a series of steps, that scientists use in order to understand the world around them. The Scientific Method…

The Scientific Method includes: 1. Making Observations 2. Developing a Hypothesis 3. Designing an Experiment 4. Collecting Data 5. Drawing Conclusions

1.) MAKING OBSERVATIONS

2.) DEVELOP A HYPOTHESIS

3.) DESIGN AN EXPERIMENT

PLANNING THE EXPERIMENT

4.) COLLECTING DATA

5.) DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

SCIENTIFIC METHOD EXAMPLE

In the end… The Scientific Method allows you to learn more information about the world.

So… Now it’s your turn to identify the steps in the Scientific Method. In the next slides, read each scenario and decide which step is being used.

Which step is it? In her science notebook, Lilly writes down the date, time and her observations on the clouds movements. Developing a Hypothesis Collecting Data Making Observations

Which step is it? In her science notebook, Lilly writes down the date, time and her observations on the clouds movements. Developing a Hypothesis Collecting Data Making Observations

Which step is it? While playing in the backyard, Sidney wondered why the hummingbirds would feed from one feeder versus the other. Drawing Conclusions Collecting Data Making Observations

Which step is it? While playing in the backyard, Sidney wondered why the hummingbirds would feed from one feeder versus the other. Drawing Conclusions Collecting Data Making Observations

Which step is it? Mason predicted that a mouse bitten by a rattlesnake, would be easier to find by the snake versus an unbitten mouse. Drawing Conclusions Developing a Hypothesis Making Observations

Which step is it? Mason predicted that a mouse bitten by a rattlesnake, would be easier to find by the snake versus an unbitten mouse. Drawing Conclusions Developing a Hypothesis Making Observations

Which step is it? After the experiment, Landen analyzed the results and summarized that the color black absorbs more light than the color yellow. Drawing Conclusions Developing a Hypothesis Collect Data

Which step is it? After the experiment, Landen analyzed the results and summarized that the color black absorbs more light than the color yellow. Drawing Conclusions Developing a Hypothesis Collect Data

Which step is it? Rich wondered if all string instruments produced a high pitch sound like violins. So, he decided to test his hypothesis to see if it were true. Design an Experiment Developing a Hypothesis Collect Data

Which step is it? Rich wondered if all string instruments produced a high pitch sound like violins. So, he decided to test his hypothesis to see if it were true. Design an Experiment Developing a Hypothesis Collect Data