Scientific Method
What is the first step of the Scientific Method?
Make an observation and ask a question.
What is an independent variable?
“THE CAUSE” This is the factor that the scientist changes directly.
1m= _______km
0.001
What unit do you measure the weight of a frog in?
g (grams)
What is the second step of the Scientific Method?
Form a hypothesis, or testable explanation.
What is a controlled variable?
Every factor except the IV must remain the same in an experiment to be sure that the IV is causing the resulting change in the DV.
27g = ______ mg
27,000.
What unit do you measure water in a graduated cylinder?
mL (milliliters)
What is the third step of the Scientific Method?
Test the prediction with an experiment.
What was one thing wrong with the airplane activity's experimental design?
No repetition, no controlled variables, no written procedure, more than 1 independent variable
18.5cm=_______m
0.185
What tool do you use to measure door frames or walls?
Meter sticks
What is the fourth step of the Scientific Method?
Gather and analyze data.
What was one thing wrong with the fill the cup activity's experimental design?
The title or question was too vague, fill was a bad word to use and test for
13.4 cm (<,>,=) 13.3mm
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Why is it important to use metric system measurements in science?
It's universal so all scientists can understand other's research. Helps with sharing information about space.
What is the fifth step of the Scientific Method?
Draw conclusions and share.
Construct a graph using this hypothesis:
Runner speed decreases as the size of the hill increases.
Look to Teacher Board
17,000 m (>,<,=) 17 km
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How can I calculate the volume of an object without using the equation l*w*h?
Water displacement