1. 9/04/13 Seventh Day of School Learning Goal: I will be able to identify and recall the steps in the Scientific Method Due Today: Foldable Assignment: Foldable of Steps in the Scientific Method

2. Do Now On a blank piece of paper… 1)Write your first and last name 2)List the steps of the scientific method (without looking at textbook, computer, or neighbor)

3. Brain Pop Video Watch the video clip to see if you recall the steps of the scientific method: http://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scie ntificmethod/

4. Scientific Method Foldable 1.Fold your copy paper hotdog style. 2.Measure and cut only the top portion for flaps. You should have 7 flaps. 3.Label the outside flaps with the 6 steps plus the title (Scientific Method.) 4.Write explanation (in your own words) of each step on the inside left flap.

5. Scientific Method Adapted from http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_scientific_method.shtml#overviewofthescientificmethod Identify Problem/ Make observations Do Research/ Make Hypothesis Design Experiment to test hypothesis Collect Data (observations) Analyze Results/ Make Conclusions Analyze Results/ Make Conclusions Communicate Results

6. Video: Dust in the Air Watch the following video to view how scientists use the scientific method to investigate a real-world problem: http://www.pbs.org/saf/1204/segments/1204-4.htm

7. Completing your foldable 1. Add information from the Dust in the Air Video to the right inside page of your foldable. 2. Be sure each label fits the description of what the scientists are doing.

8. Assignment to complete at home Complete the foldable and review the steps in the scientific method.