2. Quick Write Scientific Method Write words or phrases that come to mind when you think of this term.

3. Scientific Method A set of steps used to solve a problem.

4. Observation/Inference An observation is an accurate description of what was actually perceived.(using one or more of your senses.) An inference is a possible explanation based on your observation.

5. Observation or Inference __1. The sparrow flew 24 meters. __2. The duck is searching for food. __3. The duck landed on the pond. __4. The duck is migrating. __5. The sparrow landed in the tree.

6. Answer Key- O(observation) I- (inference) 1. O 2. I 3. O 4. I 5. O

7. The Steps of the Scientific Method 1.Make an observation. 2.Form a hypothesis. 3.Make a prediction. 4.Experiment. 5.Collect and Record data. 6.Draw conclusions.

8. Scientific Method Put the steps of the scientific method in correct order. __Collect data. __ Form a hypothesis __ Make an observation __Draw conclusions __Experiment __ Make a prediction.

9. Parts of the Experiment Control group- is the standard for comparison. (does not receive the independent variable. Experimental group- receives the independent variable.

10. Parts of an Experiment Independent variable- is the variable that is changed or manipulated. Dependent variable- the variable that is observed or measured. (also called responding)

11. Summary Write a GIST about the scientific method. ____ ____ ____ ____ _____