True or False
T or F: When researching, you just kinda look into a topic
False- you really research a topic!
Definition: Make predictions about what you might learn or discover
Piper saw a bird circle a mouse before swooping down and grabbing it. She wonders why the bird circles before diving.
What 2 steps of the scientific method did Piper complete?
Observation & Questions
What can you put in a bucket to make it weigh less?
A hole
T or F: Collecting Data comes during your experiment
True!
Definition: Record what happens during the experiment.
Analyse
Troy decided to read up on Dr. McDonald's study about farm animals.
What did Dr. McDonald do so Troy could read his findings?
He reported his findings.
What has a lot of teeth but can't bite?
A comb
T or F: The scientific method doesn't have a step for observation
Definition: Record and report on the findings made.
Report
During an experiment, David is watching how much salt impacts the growth of plants. During this process, he should be doing what?
What kind of band doesn’t play music?
A rubber band
T or F: All scientists use the scientific method
True
Definition: Test the hypothesis to confirm or disprove your ideas.
Experiment
Lilly collects all her findings and starts to read them. Which part of the scientific process is this?
Analyse
Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?
Still Everest- it just hadn't been discovered yet
T or F: There is some flexibility in the scientific method
True
Definition:
Share your findings with others.
Write down what you did, how you did it, and what happened. Present your data in charts, graphs, or other visuals to explain your results.
Providing Feedback
You are an average person who wants to read a scientific paper. However, You don't know much about this topic, so which part of the process is most important to you?
What begins and ends with an E but only has one letter?
An envelope