Steps
This is the first step of the Scientific Method
What is the ask a question/find a problem?
A guess on what will happen...
Hypothesis or not?
What is hypothesis?
A scientist was conducting an experiment and noticed that when he mixed two substances together, an unusual odor occurred. What scientific skill did the scientist use?
What is observation?
This person studies life and living things.
Are they a scientist?
Yes, they are a biologist.
This part of the Scientific Method uses data to help explain the results of the experiment.
What is the conclusion?
The first step in the scientific method...
Hypothesis or not?
What is not (a hypothesis)?
Victor and Jose notice that the fall leaves of sugar maple trees turn red, but the leaves of the black oak trees turn brown. What are the students doing?
What is making an observation?
This person studies plants.
Are they a scientist?
Yes, they are a botanist.
Ella predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.
What part of the scientific method does this describe?
What is forming a hypothesis?
An educated guess using the words IF and THEN...
Hypothesis or not?
What is a hypothesis?
This is the purpose of an experiment.
What is to test a hypothesis/answer a question/solve a problem?
This person studies the earth's crust.
Are they a scientist?
Yes, they are a geologist.
This step involves testing a hypothesis.
What is an experiment?
A testable, educated guess based on an observation...
Hypothesis or not?
What is hypothesis?
Tatiana noticed Riley wearing a baseball uniform at the mall one day after school. What can Tatiana infer from her observation?
What is that Riley plays baseball?
This person tests video games.
Are they a scientist?
Yes, even a video game tester is a scientist!
This step includes presenting your findings, observations, and date to someone else.
What is sharing results?
The process of obtaining information using your five senses...
Hypothesis or not?
What is not (a hypothesis)?
Ally wants to do an investigation to answer the question, "What kind of frog hangs out in the tree outside my window? To answer this question, what could Ally do?
What is observe the tree and collect data on the frogs that visit it?
This person studies animals.
Are they a scientist?
Yes, they are a zoologist.