Steps
What is the 1st step of the scientific method?
To identify a problem and state it as a question
Is there only one way to do the scientific method?
NO
What organelle makes proteins?
Ribosomes
If I put 3 spider plants in different locations, then the plant in the sunlight will grow taller in a one-week period than the plants in the closet and basement.
What is the IV?
Location of plants
What is the 3rd step?
To create a hypothesis
What is the scientific method?
It is a process that is used to find answers to questions about the world around us.
What is the jelly like substance that fills the cell?
Cytoplasm
If I put 3 spider plants in different locations, then the plant in the sunlight will grow taller in a one-week period than the plants in the closet and basement.
What is the DV?
The height of the plant
How do we organize our data?
graphs!
What is a hypothesis?
What do plant cells have that animal cells do not have? (2 things)
Cell Wall and Chloroplasts
If I use different brands of paper towels, then Bounty will absorb more water per minute than Sparkle or Quilted.
Name 2 constants.
Many possible answers
What is the 4th step?
To design an experiment with detailed procedures
Why do we need to use an organized method?
to repeat our experiments
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
It is semipermeable and allows only some things in and out
If I use a heavier bowling ball, then the ball will travel faster down the lane.
What is the IV?
the weight of the ball
What is the 7th step?
To draw conclusions, summarize findings, and repeat!
What format to we present a hypothesis in?
IF... then
If I use a heavier bowling ball, then the ball will travel faster down the lane.
What is the DV?
The speed of the ball