1 / 12

Scientific Method

Dive into a 5-minute group exercise to define scientific inquiry, Ask a question, Research, Form a hypothesis, Conduct an experiment, Collect & analyze data, Draw conclusions, Share findings. Utilize "If...then..." statements to show cause and effect, create charts or graphs, and summarize experiment results.

metea
Download Presentation

Scientific Method

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Scientific Method Spend 5 minutes in your groups and generate a definition for scientific inquiry.

  2. Step 1: Ask a Question Example: Do plants grow faster using a particular fertilizer? Example: At what temperature does water boil?

  3. Step 2: Research the Question • Gather information about the topic. • What are some resources for research?

  4. Step 3: Form a Hypothesis An educated guess about the question Use an "If...then..." statement that shows cause and effect Example: If a plant is given a special fertilizer, then it will be healthier.

  5. Step 4: Conduct the Experiment Make a list of materials. List all steps in order. Follow instructions exactly!

  6. Step 5: Collect and Analyze Data Collect data and make a chart or graph.

  7. Bar Chart

  8. Pie Chart

  9. Step 7: Drawing Conclusions Summarize the facts you gathered from your experiment. Was your hypothesis correct or not.

  10. Step 8: Share your conclusions Share your findings with others. You never know who might be able to use them!

More Related