Scientific Method
Variables
Graph It!
Get to Know Ms. Sav
100
A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions
what is scientific method
100
True or False: There is only One constant in an experiment
what is False
100
Why graphing?
what is data representation, visual
100
What country did Ms. Sav come from?
what is Mother Russia
200
What is another word for a proposed explanation?
what is Hypothesis
200
What are the three types of variables?
What is independent, dependent, controls
200
This type of graph is used to show data for categories.
What is Bar graph
200
What's Ms. Sav's favorite activity during Winter?
what is Mountain Skiing
300
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales make?
what is making observations
300
Identify the independent variable: If I change the amount of water in the tank, then the fish will live longer.
what is Amount of Water
300
Name all types of graphs you know
what is line, bar (histogram), pie chart, scattered plot
300
How many countries did Ms. Sav visit in total?
what is 16
400
What step of the scientific method is this?
Adding calcium and magnesium to the animal food did increase the animal’s growth. The hypothesis is supported.
What is conclusion
400
What is the dependent variable in the question?
If I raise the temperature, then mold will grow faster.
what is How long it takes for mold to grow
400
In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs?
What is analyzing data
400
Ms. Sav's dream pet. Hint - not a dog or a cat, or even a horse
what is Silkie chicken
500
How many steps are in the scientific method?
what is 6
500
This type of graph is used to show data that is in some way connected, like how something changes over time or rate.
What is a line graph
500
What parts must a graph contain? (There are four!)
what is Title, x/y- axes, units of measure, consistent intervals
500
For 5 years of her professional life, Ms. Sav did this type of job prior to teaching
what is Genetics Lab Research