1. 9) What is the mass? ______ 722.9 Beaker Flask 7) Name: ___
Measures: ___
Units: ___
Graduated Cylinder
4) Name: ___
5) Measures: ___
6) Units: ___
TBB
Mass
Volume mL g
9) What is the mass? ______
722.9
Beaker
Flask
7) Name: ___
8) Name: ___
10) How long is the line? ___
2.35 cm

3. Making Observations and Inferences…
Must be graduating from high school today…
Wearing graduation caps…
Casey and Josie are standing in front of Siegel High School.

4. Making Observations and Inferences…
She surprised him with a gift.

5. Making Observations and Inferences…
Jim decided to have a much bigger breakfast than usual.

6. Making Observations and Inferences…
Coach Harris doesn’t want to go to work today.

7. The Scientific Method

8. Observe & Ask a Question The observation leads to a question.
# 1 (cover):
Observe & Ask a Question
The first thing you do during an investigation is make a careful OBSERVATION.
The observation leads to a question. ?

9. #2:
Gather Information
This is where you do some research. Gather information and prior knowledge.

10. #3:
Form a Hypothesis
A HYPOTHESIS is an educated guess. What do you think will happen based on the information you just gathered?

11. A good experiment just tests one thing at a time.
#4: Test/Experiment
A good experiment just tests one thing at a time.

12. Analyze the Results and Write a Conclusion
#5:
Analyze the Results and Write a Conclusion
Organize all the data in a chart/graph so you can easily compare the results.
Put your data into sentences and state if your hypothesis was right or wrong.

13. Others can give suggestions Experiment can be copied
#6: Communicate Results
Share the outcome of your experiment.
Others can give suggestions
Experiment can be copied
Test can be improved
Save money and research time
Make sure results are accurate

14. GLUE!!!!!
Put glue on the back of your mini-book and glue it in your composition notebook..

15. For Example
1. Ask Question/Observation: How many of each color M&M are there?
2. Gather Information: Use prior knowledge and discuss your past experiences.
3. Hypothesis: Make an educated guess.
Red____ Blue____ Green_____ Yellow_____ Brown_____ Orange_____
4. Test Hypothesis: Find out many of each color there really is.
5.Record Data in Table/Graph:
Red Blue Green Yellow Brown Orange
6. Conclusion: In paragraph form state your hypothesis and whether it was right or wrong. Also, include your actual results.
7. Communicate Results: Share results.