DirectionsDirections

• Record the definition of the Record the definition of the scientific method, along with each scientific method, along with each of the five steps in your notebook. of the five steps in your notebook.

• After you’ve recorded the each After you’ve recorded the each step in your notebook, watch the step in your notebook, watch the attached video.attached video.

Bellringer:Bellringer:

•Why is it important for Why is it important for scientists to conduct scientists to conduct experiments?experiments?

•Why is the Why is the scientific method scientific method important?important?

• video

Objectives:Objectives:

      Identify the steps of the scientific Identify the steps of the scientific methodmethod

• Follow the steps of the scientific Follow the steps of the scientific method while conducting an method while conducting an experimentexperiment

Steps of the Scientific Method Examples using Kira’s Experiment

Step 1 –

Identify a problem or question

Which material (paper, Styrofoam, or ceramic)

will keep hot drinks hot the longest?

Step 2 –

Make a hypothesis (prediction)

Paper cups are a better insulator and will keep

hot drinks hot the longest.

Step 3 –

Plan and conduct an experiment (procedure)

-Plan your experiment

-Collect your materials

-Conduct your experiment

Step 4 –

Collect and analyze your data

Temperature were recorded on a graph and

then analyzed. The Styrofoam cup retained the

heat the best.

Step 5 –

Make a conclusion

My hypothesis was incorrect. Styrofoam is a

better insulator than ceramic or paper.

The scientific methodThe scientific method

•A step-by-step A step-by-step approach to solving approach to solving a problema problem

How has science How has science impacted our lives?impacted our lives?

VideoVideo

Step 1Step 1

•Identify a problem or Identify a problem or ask a questionask a question

• VideoVideo

Steps of the Scientific Method Examples using Kira’s Experiment

Step 1 –

Identify a problem or question

Which material (paper, Styrofoam, or ceramic)

will keep hot drinks hot the longest?

Step 2 –

Make a hypothesis (prediction)

Paper cups are a better insulator and will keep

hot drinks hot the longest.

Step 3 –

Plan and conduct an experiment (procedure)

-Plan your experiment

-Collect your materials

-Conduct your experiment

Step 4 –

Collect and analyze your data

Temperature were recorded on a graph and

then analyzed. The Styrofoam cup retained the

heat the best.

Step 5 –

Make a conclusion

My hypothesis was incorrect. Styrofoam is a

better insulator than ceramic or paper.

Step 2Step 2

•Make a hypothesis Make a hypothesis (prediction)(prediction)

• VideoVideo

Steps of the Scientific Method Examples using Kira’s Experiment

Step 1 –

Identify a problem or question

Which material (paper, Styrofoam, or ceramic)

will keep hot drinks hot the longest?

Step 2 –

Make a hypothesis (prediction)

Paper cups are a better insulator and will keep

hot drinks hot the longest.

Step 3 –

Plan and conduct an experiment (procedure)

-Plan your experiment

-Collect your materials

-Conduct your experiment

Step 4 –

Collect and analyze your data

Temperature were recorded on a graph and

then analyzed. The Styrofoam cup retained the

heat the best.

Step 5 –

Make a conclusion

My hypothesis was incorrect. Styrofoam is a

better insulator than ceramic or paper.

Step 3Step 3

•Plan and conduct Plan and conduct an experimentan experiment

•(procedure)(procedure)

• videovideo

Steps of the Scientific Method Examples using Kira’s Experiment

Step 1 –

Identify a problem or question

Which material (paper, Styrofoam, or ceramic)

will keep hot drinks hot the longest?

Step 2 –

Make a hypothesis (prediction)

Paper cups are a better insulator and will keep

hot drinks hot the longest.

Step 3 –

Plan and conduct an experiment (procedure)

-Plan your experiment

-Collect your materials

-Conduct your experiment

Step 4 –

Collect and analyze your data

Temperature were recorded on a graph and

then analyzed. The Styrofoam cup retained the

heat the best.

Step 5 –

Make a conclusion

My hypothesis was incorrect. Styrofoam is a

better insulator than ceramic or paper.

Step 4Step 4

•Collect, record, and Collect, record, and analyze your dataanalyze your data

• videovideo

Steps of the Scientific Method Examples using Kira’s Experiment

Step 1 –

Identify a problem or question

Which material (paper, Styrofoam, or ceramic)

will keep hot drinks hot the longest?

Step 2 –

Make a hypothesis (prediction)

Paper cups are a better insulator and will keep

hot drinks hot the longest.

Step 3 –

Plan and conduct an experiment (procedure)

-Plan your experiment

-Collect your materials

-Conduct your experiment

Step 4 –

Collect and analyze your data

Temperatures were recorded on a graph and

then analyzed. The Styrofoam cup retained the

heat the best.

Step 5 –

Make a conclusion

My hypothesis was incorrect. Styrofoam is a

better insulator than ceramic or paper.

Step 5Step 5

•Make a conclusionMake a conclusion

• videovideo

Steps of the Scientific Method Examples using Kira’s Experiment

Step 1 –

Identify a problem or question

Which material (paper, Styrofoam, or ceramic)

will keep hot drinks hot the longest?

Step 2 –

Make a hypothesis (prediction)

Paper cups are a better insulator and will keep

hot drinks hot the longest.

Step 3 –

Plan and conduct an experiment (procedure)

-Plan your experiment

-Collect your materials

-Conduct your experiment

Step 4 –

Collect and analyze your data

Temperatures were recorded on a graph and

then analyzed. The Styrofoam cup retained the

heat the best.

Step 5 –

Make a conclusion

My hypothesis was incorrect. Styrofoam is a

better insulator than ceramic or paper.

Practice:Practice:

The Mystery of the The Mystery of the Remote ControlRemote Control

Finished?Finished?

• Raise your hand to show the Raise your hand to show the teacher what you’ve doneteacher what you’ve done

Today’s Bellringer: Look back in your notes and review the steps of the scientific method.

Today’s Agenda:

Review the scientific method by:*Playing a relay game*Using the CPS clickers

In-class quiz on the scientific method