1. WARM UP (get from the front)
I can…use the scientific method and define variables.
Warm Up: What is a control of an experiment?
GET OUT YOUR HOMEWORK

2. Scientific Inquiry

3. The Scientific Process
Scientific inquiry refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather

4. No Set Path…
There is no set path that a scientific inquiry must follow
Observations at each stage of the process may lead you to modify your hypothesis or experiment
Conclusions often lead to new experiments

5. The Magic Gummy Bear Question Hypothesis Design Data Conclusion
You will be writing your own lab report in order to understand the scientific process
Question
Hypothesis
Design
Data
Conclusion
Communicate

6. Manipulated Variable
One variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis
Also called the independent variable
think: I change the Independent)

7. Responding Variable
Factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable
Also called the dependent variable

8. Constant Variables What will remain the same for every test?
Think about materials…

9. Control
Will be used for comparison-
What you have not tested on!

10. Operational Definitions
Statement that describes how to measure a variable or define a term

11. Wrap Up:
Why is it important to be specific when you use qualitative observations?
(ex. Candy apple red vs. red)