2. Scientific method  How do you use the scientific method in your life every day?  Scientific method Scientific method

3. What is the scientific method?  How do you decide what brand of product you will buy?  Student responses:

4. Scientific Method is  The scientific method is a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments.

5. The 6 steps of the scientific method  Ask a Question  Do Background Research  Construct a Hypothesis  Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment  Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion

7. Student Activity Apply the scientific method to decide what brand of popcorn you should purchase for the class party.

8. What brand of popcorn will you buy?  Which brand of popcorn had the least # of unpopped kernels?  Which brand had the most unpopped kernels?  Now Which brand would you buy? Why?

9. Additional Resources  Steps of the Scientific Method Steps of the Scientific Method  Scientific Method - Science Fair Handbook - Elmer's Science Fair... Scientific Method - Science Fair Handbook - Elmer's Science Fair...

10. Standards  MST7: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.  MST7.I.CO1B: Students make informed consumer decisions by seeking answers to appropriate questions about products, services, and systems; determining the cost/benefit and risk/benefit tradeoffs; and applying this knowledge to a potential purchase.