Scientific Method
What is the 1st step in the scientific method?
Observation
What is an inference ?
When you make a prediction based on an observation ?
Can you run in the lab ?
Absolutely not !!!
"The grass is green and smells fresh. It tastes like dirt, feels wet, and I can hear it whistle when the wind blows."
observation
What is Ms.Tye's room number ?
4204
What is the 2nd step in the scientific method ?
Method
What is a variable ?
The part of an experiment that changes or can be changed.
Can you eat in the lab ?
Absolutely not !!!!
The grass is likely healthy and well-watered because it is green and fresh.
Inference
What is the name of the 7th planet in our Solar System ?
Uranus
What does it mean to make an "observation" ?
On observation is when you use your 5 senses to study the world around you.
What is an independent variable ?
The part of an experiment that you control or change ?
Can you pour chemicals down the sink !!!
Absolutely not !!!!
There are small insects crawling between the blades of grass.
observation
What is the smallest planet in the solar system ?
Mercury
What is a hypothesis ?
An if then statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment.
What is a control ?
The part of the experiment that does not change.
True or False
If I see broken glass in the lab I should clean it up
False = Absolutely not !!!!
Ms.Tye or another teacher will clean it up I should step away and tell them
The wind is gentle since it causes the grass to whistle softly.
Inference
What is a predator ?
An animal that eats other animals to survive ?
List all 9 steps of the scientific method/process in order.
1) observe 5) Experiment
2) Question 6) Collect Data
3)Research 7) Analyze/draw conclusions
4)Hypothesis 8) Conclusion 9) Presentation
What is a dependent variable ?
The part of the experiment that is being observed and changes.
True or false
I should stand on my chair and sit on the floor.
False = Absolutely not !!!!
You sit on your chair and stand on the floor.
The grass has recently been watered or it rained overnight because it feels wet and cool to the touch.
Inference
What are germs ?
Bacteria or virus's