Scientific Method
What is a hypothesis or a claim?
A possible answer to a science problem
What do we call the items we need to conduct an experiment?
Materials
What is a variable?
something we measure or manipulate
They study weather
I can use a __________ to look at the stars.
telescope
What do we call the directions in a science experiment?
procedure
What is one safety rule you should follow when doing an experiment?
(answers vary)
-no screaming, running, pushing
-keep your area clean, clean up a spill or mess
-listen to directions
Which variable is manipulated?
Independent Variable
They dig up bones and ancient artifacts.
Mr. __________ is the principal at MS210
Singh
Why do scientists report the results of their experiments?
Scientists can learn from other scientists and from previous experiments
What do scientists use to look at very small objects?
a microscope
Which variable is measured?
dependent variable
a doctor for animals.
veterinarian
My classroom is room is on the ________ floor.
What does a scientist do after forming a hypothesis?
Test the hypothesis / Do an experiment.
(answers may vary)
Chart, graph, paragraph, list, pictures, videos
True or False? You can only have one variable that is manipulated in an experiment.
True. You can only have one independent variable in an experiment.
This person went to medical school for teeth
a dentist
School starts at ________ every day.
8:30 am
True or False? A scientist can make a solid, reliable conclusion after just one trial in an experiment.
False. Many trials is better than just one.
How do we write a CLAIM?
In a sentence using IF and THEN
Which variable is always constant in an experiment?
CONTROL
a scientist
This Friday, we are presenting ________________ to the class.
our science fair projects/experiments