1. The Scientific Method A Way to Solve a Problem

2. What is the Scientific Method?
It is the steps someone takes to observe a problem, pose or ask a question, do research to form a hypothesis, set up an experiment to test the hypothesis, collect data, draw a conclusion, and share results.
In other words, it’s a way to solve a problem.

3. Scientists have to take the time to think logically when they are investigating a question or problem.
They break things down into many steps that make sense.

4. Scientists make an observation, ask a question, and form a hypothesis.

5. The next step scientists take is to create and conduct an experiment to test their hypothesis.

6. Experiment Vocabulary
Hypothesis: Testable predictions
Theory: Explanations supported by experiments
Variable: Something in an experiment that can change
Independent Variable: A variable that is changed
Dependent Variable: What is being measured
Constants: Variables that stay the same
Frequency : The number of items occurring in a given category

7. A key to experiments is observing what happens and writing it down (collect data.)
Gathering information or data and documenting it so it is readable and makes sense to others is really important.

8. Once a scientist completes an experiment, they often repeat it to see if they get the same findings and results.
This is really what we call verification, or checking things out to make sure everything was valid and will happen repeatedly.

9. Scientists share their experiments and findings with others.
Because they share their experiments and findings, scientists can learn from each other. Scientists often use someone else’s experiences to help them with what they are studying.

10. The steps of the Scientific Method are:
Make an Observation
Pose a Question
Research your question
Form a Hypothesis
Conduct an Experiment
Collect Data
Draw a Conclusion
Share Results

11. A good way to remember the steps of the scientific method:
Orange
Quiet
Ratchet
Hippos
Eat
Dirty
Carrots