1. Using Scientific Processes

2. Before we get started…
What are some processes scientists use to answer a question?
Why do scientists use these processes?

3. Questioning Reflecting Gathering Info Analyze Results Hypothesizing
What do you want to know?
Reflecting
Discuss what was learned, next steps etc.
Gathering Info
Learn enough to get started, make adjustments
Scientific Processes
Analyze Results
Observe, graph, make claims
Hypothesizing
Predict relationships
Experimenting
Test your hypothesis

4. Defining key words…
Hypothesis: A prediction about the relationship between two variables in an experiment.
Analyze: To find relationships/patterns in data. Make a claim, give evidence, provide reasoning.

5. The Pretzel Challenge Questioning Gathering Info Hypothesizing
Reflecting
Questioning
Experimenting
Hypothesizing
Gathering Info
Analyzing Data
How many pretzels in 60 sec?
How long does it take to eat one? One at a time?
I think I can eat…
Have the contest
Why didn’t I eat more? Compare numbers
Claim: The average student can eat…
People aren’t good at guessing, pretzels make your mouth dry

6. Let’s be realistic…
How does using scientific processes compare to real life?
How often do YOU use these processes?
Could you use them in an everyday situation—like getting dressed in the morning?

7. Can you dress using scientific processes?
Reflecting
Questioning
Experimenting
Hypothesizing
Gathering Info
Analyzing Data
What do should I wear today?
What’s clean? What’s the weather? What fits?
If I wear this, then my outfit will…
Try it on!
Look in the mirror, ask people. Make a decision.
Wear it. Try on something else, never wear it again.