Scientific Method 1
This type of graph is best used to show change over time.
(gar graph, line graph, pie graph)
A line graph
Look at this data from a kite experiment:
Length of kite string - 1m, 5m, 10m
How high it went: 25m, 30m, 50m
What is the dependent variable?
How HIGH the kite went.
What STEP of the scientific method has the final answer to the question?
Step (6) conclusion
Which graph is used to display data that compare different groups?
A bar graph
What STEP in the scientific method is this?
"If I change the amount of water in the tank, then the fish will live longer"
Step (3) Hypothesis
What variable is described as "what is CHANGED"
Independent variable
What is a hypothesis?
An educated guess, based on research.
What STEP of the scientific method is this?
Does adding minerals to an animal’s food affect their growth?
Step (1): Question
What STEP in the scientific method is this:
Counts Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
Run 20 16 18
Skip 36 29 32
Hop 18 10 16
Step (5) Results
Showing DATA in a table.
Look at this data from a kite experiment:
Length of kite string - 1m, 5m, 10m
How high it went: 25m, 30m, 50m
What is the Independent variable?
The length of the kite string.
Which axis (X or Y) shows dependent variable on a graph?
The y-axis. What was measured.
Which STEP of the the scientific method do you find information about your topic and question?
Step (2): Research
What STEP in the scientific method is this?
Step One: Add sugar to water
Step Two: Taste Water
Step Three: Record information
Step (4): Experiment / Procedure
Which axis (X or Y) shows independent variable on a graph?
The X axis. What was changed.
Which STEP in the scientific method is this?
1x graduated cylinder
2x beakers
1x thermometer
2x spring scales
Step (4): Experiment - Materials list.
Fill in the blanks. Step (5): RESULTS. Collect d____ and a_______ the results using tables and g______s.
What STEP in the scientific method is this?
If I add salt to the pancakes, then they will taste better.
Step (3): hypothesis
How many variables can we change and measure in an experiment?
ONLY 1 dependent and independent variable
What STEP of the scientific method is this?
Adding protein and meat to the animal's food did increase the animal’s growth. The hypothesis is supported.
Step (6): conclusion
List all the STEP of the scientific method in order.
Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, Conclusion