Questioning & Observation
What do we use to make observations?
We observe by using the five senses.
What is a procedure?
A procedure is a list of steps to follow.
Is a conclusion sentence complete or not complete?
A conclusion sentence is complete.
What was the experiment's question?
Do cookies sink or float?
What was the experiment's question?
Does size impact how long it takes for ice cubes to melt?
What is a good question starter?
A good question starter is who, what, when, where, why, or how.
What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is an educated guess.
What is one way to analyze the results of an experiment?
You can analyze results by using illustrations or labels.
What were some cookie observations before the experiment?
size, texture, taste, smell, color, etc.
What are some properties of ice cubes?
cold, hard, slippery, wet, cube, etc.
Why do scientists ask good questions and make observations?
Scientists do this to learn more about the world around them.
What does a hypothesis answer in an experiment?
A hypothesis answers the experiment's question.
Could scientific conclusions lead to another similar experiment?
Yes! Conclusions often make scientists want to learn more about the topic.
What was your hypothesis for whether cookies sank or float?
I predicted cookies would sink because________.
I predicted cookies would float because________.
What was your hypothesis for whether or not size impacts how long it takes for ice cubes to melt?
I predicted that the bigger ice cube would take ______ to melt than the smaller ice cube because _____________.
Name the 5 senses.
The 5 senses are taste,sound,smell,touch, and sight.
We sorted pictures in procedure order for how to ______ ________.
bake cupcakes
Why do scientists analyze their results?
Scientists analyze the results to see what they have learned from the experiment.
List some procedure steps from the Great Cookie Dunk Experiment.
gather materials, observe cookie properties, predictions, dunk cookies into milk, observe sink or float, illustrate results, conclusion sentence
List some procedure steps for The Ice Cube Race Experiment.
gather materials, discuss properties, predictions, time ice cubes, label results, conclusion sentence
What is the 5wh method of questioning?
This method of questioning uses who, what, when, where, why, and how.
What is usually the first step in a procedure?
The first step in a procedure is usually gathering materials.
What is the meaning of analysis?
Analysis means to gather conclusions from the results.
What is the word for the tendency of objects to sink or float?
buoyancy
What unit of time did the ice cubes melt in?
Minutes