The Scientific Method

1. The Scientific Method edHelper Article and Flow Chart

2. Fast Write Fast Write: You have 3 minutes to write anything you know about the scientific method.

3. Directions – See your paper 1. Partner Parrot Read • Partner A read the first paragraph as Partner B follows along. • Without looking at your article Partner B gives Partner A an overview of what was read. • Then Switch roles on the next paragraph. 2. Rally – Coach. Do questions 1-8 Highlight were you found the answer for each question and write the number of the question. (See Example in Article: Q #1) 3. Rally- Coach. Find the 6 steps of the scientific method. Underline and Number each step. See Example in Article. 4. Make a Flow Chart showing the steps to the scientific method. See below for an example. (You will find 6 steps) • Open a word document • Click Insert • Click on Smart Art • Click on Processes • Choose a flow chart that you and your partner agree with. • Click on Text Pane and type your 6 steps here. • When you are finished check with your teacher. • Print to Media Center 3600 (Colored Printer) 1

5. Text Pane Making A Flow Chart: Must have 6 steps before you get a computer! 1. Open a word document 2. Click Insert 3. Click on Smart Art 4. Click on Processes 5. Choose a flow chart that you and your partner agree with. 6. Click on Text Pane and type your 6 steps here. 7. When you are finished check with your teacher. 8. Print two copies to Media Center 3600 (Colored Printer) 9. IF YOU DO NOT FINISH SAVE TO THE DESKTOP AND LOOK AT THE NUMBER ON THE COMPUTER! This is were you will type your 6 scientific method steps.

6. Flow Chart Example Text Pane