The Process
When we form an educated guess about what might happen in an experiment, it's called a __________
Hypothesis
Could science test this question? :
Which animal is the best pet?
No
True or false: scientific data should be explained to all audiences exactly the same way
False
What is a phenomena?
A thing that happens and can be observed
The scientific method helps us form scientific ______ to help us understand the world around us
Could science test this question? :
On average, how big is a hummingbird chick when it hatches?
Yes
Name at least two different ways to display scientific data
Bar graph
Pie chart
Table
What is a natural phenomena?
A thing that happens or can be observed that occurs without human input
What does a scientific explanation draw from an experiment and use to explain things?
Evidence
What is one thing that makes a strong scientific question?
Specific
Observable/measureable
Testable
True or False: Scientific facts can change over time
True
____ histories are a traditional way of knowing that allow information to be spread across generations through storytelling
Oral
True Or False: Some steps in the scientific method may need to be repeated
True
What's the difference between a prediction and a hypothesis?
A hypothesis needs an explanation of why you thing something will happen
What might cause a scientific fact to change?
New evidence
Phenomena we can experience without the use of tools are called _______________ observable phenomena
directly
Objective, accurate, and reliable information are all part of scientific facts we can ______
trust
What is the format for a hypothesis?
If... Then... Because...
True or false: To change or disprove a scientific fact, we only need to re-run an experiment once
False
Phenomena we cannot experience without the use of tools are called _______________ observable phenomena
indirectly