Think about this…… Do you think chimpanzees can learn American Sign Language? How about use a computer? Why or why not?

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SCIENTIFIC METHOD b This is a series of steps that scientists use to answer questions and solve problems

Is there only one scientific method? No! There are several versions of this scientific process ranging in the number of steps. No! There are several versions of this scientific process ranging in the number of steps. However, all versions begin with a question to be answered based on observations of the world around us and provide an organized method for conducting and analyzing an experiment. However, all versions begin with a question to be answered based on observations of the world around us and provide an organized method for conducting and analyzing an experiment.

Problem b This is a question you want to solve

Research b To study & gather information about the problem you want to solve Places to do research: your class notes, science book, library, internet, encyclopedia, television, etc.Places to do research: your class notes, science book, library, internet, encyclopedia, television, etc.

Hypothesis b To make an educated guess or best guess about what you think will happen in the experiment. b Usually has the words “If... Then” IF I eat too much, THEN I will get sickIF I eat too much, THEN I will get sick

Materials b All of the tools and equipment you will need to complete the lab & solve the problem

Safety b What safety equipment should you use/wear? b What safety precautions should you follow? b Refer to your safety manual

Procedures b Write down ALL of the steps you will need to follow so you can complete the lab & solve the problem

Test Hypothesis b It’s time to perform the experiment b It’s time to perform the experiment b Follow your procedures b Make observations b Collect data

Organize Data b Show your results by making graphs, charts, tables, pictures, diagrams, etc.

Conclusion Answer the following questions: Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect? Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect? What did you learn? What did you learn? What did YOU do during the lab? What did YOU do during the lab? What were your results? What were your results? Were there any errors or problems? Were there any errors or problems? Would you do anything different next time? Would you do anything different next time?