1. What should I be able to do?
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I can design a simple experiment.
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I can use lab tools during an experiment.
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I can translate data into a table or graph.
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I can use evidence to draw a conclusion.
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I can identify bias or experimental error.

2. The Scientific Method
Make an Observation State the Problem or Ask a Question Gather Information and Research Form a Hypothesis Test the Hypothesis Analyze Data Write a Conclusion Communicate the Results

3. Show what you know…
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales make?
Making observations
Drawing conclusions
Making a hypothesis
Interpreting data

4. Show what you know…
Which question would be the best scientific question for an experiment?
Who made the first microscope?
How many giraffes live in Africa?
Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at which it boils?
How long ago did dinosaurs live on the Earth?

5. Show what you know… In science, an educated guess is called a/an
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Observation
Question

6. Show what you know…
When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are
Making Observations
Asking Questions
Forming a Hypothesis
Drawing Conclusions

7. Let’s compete!!! Who knows the steps…in order?
Each group needs a baggie of the steps of the scientific method.
Each member of your group will race to put the steps in order…top to bottom.
Use the timer to see who puts them in order the fastest.
Each member will get one practice round and then one timed round.
The winner is the person who puts the cards in order the fastest on the timed round.

8. Using the Scientific Method (Pg. 10)
Step 1: Make an Observation Example…
Identify the color.
See if it has a smell.
Feel it.

9. Using the Scientific Method (Pg. 10)
Step 2: Ask a Question or State the Problem Example…
How much water will it absorb?
Does candy make me hyper?

10. Using the Scientific Method (Pg. 10)
Step 3: Gather Information and Research Example…
Google it.
Ask around or interview someone.

11. Using the Scientific Method (Pg. 10)
Step 4: Form a Hypothesis Example…
Write an If-Then statement.
If I eat candy, then I will get hyper.

12. Using the Scientific Method (Pg. 10)
Step 5: Test Your Hypothesis Example…
Have a step-by-step procedure.
Only test one variable at a time.

13. Using the Scientific Method (Pg. 10)
Step 6: Analyze the Data Example…
Create a bar graph.

14. Using the Scientific Method (Pg. 10)
Step 7: Write a Conclusion Example…
Explain if your hypothesis was right or wrong.
Include your data in sentences.

15. Using the Scientific Method (Pg. 10)
Step 8: Communicate the Results Example…
Answer the question from the experiment.
This should be one good sentence.

16. DIAPER LAB HYPOTHESIS QUESTION: How much water does a diaper absorb?
What brand is the best diaper?
HYPOTHESIS:
IF_________________________, THEN_________________.

17. Diaper Lab-TESTING YOUR HYPOTHESIS
PROCEDURES:
Measure out 20 mL of water and pour into diaper.
Mass the diaper on the triple beam balance.
Pour another 20 mL of water into diaper.
Mass the diaper again on the triple beam balance.
Continue to add another 20 mL and mass on triple beam till the water is no longer absorbed.
Throw away diaper and clean up water.
FINISH WRITING YOUR LAB AT YOUR SEAT (INCLUDING CONCLUSION)

18. DIAPER LAB FINAL CONCLUSION
DID THE EXPERIMENT SUPPORT YOUR HYPOTHESIS?
DID YOU INCORPORATE A GRAPH TO SHOW YOUR DATA?