Scientific Method 2.0

Scientific Method 2.0 #GoBioRams

After the pre-lab

Multiple Choice

Before we go on, question for you, since a formal assessment is coming. What does the prefix bio- equal?

• to cut or slice

• study of

• house

• life

Multiple Choice

What does the suffix -otomy equal?

• to cut or slice

• the study of

• house

• life

Multiple Choice

What does the suffix -ology equal?

• to cut or slice

• study of

• house

• life

Multiple Choice

What does the prefix eco- equal?

• to cut or slice

• the study of

• house

• life

Yes, you will be asked about vocabulary throughout the year.

• Find ways to review this.

• You can make electronic index cards

• Using Google Docs, you can make electronic flashcards - DIY  https://flashcard.online/how-to-make-flashcards-on-word-or-google-docs/

Multiple Select

Which of the following are Characteristics of Life. Remember, there are seven of them. Check all that apply.

• Living things have complex chemistry.

• Living things grow, develop, and may reproduce.

• Living things must be made up of water.

• Living things respond to their environment and are made of cells.

Multiple Choice

The one Characteristic of Life that was not mentioned in the previous question was the ability of living things to maintain homeostasis. What does homeo-stasis equal?

• before - set down

• life - study of

• equal - balance

• water - cells

If you need to review the Characteristics of Life

Please go to your on-line textbook, read, review, and practice.

Let's now review the portions of the Scientific Method that we covered last week.

• This, too, can be found in your on-line textbook.

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following steps comes first?

• Asking a Question

• Form a Hypothesis

• Observations

• Do the experiment

Multiple Choice

What does the word hypo-thesis equal?

• life - study of

• equal - balance

• before - set down

• house - study of

Again, if you forgot some of the items,

Just go to the on-line textbook.

Read, Review, and Practice.

You also have access to all of the old Quizizz.

You were asked to do the following with your first Research Team:

• After watching the three videos showing different simple experiments involving colors, your team was asked to pick one.

• Then, you needed to create 1 Google Doc.

• You were asked to share that 1 Google Doc with members of your Research Team.

• You also need to share that Google Doc with me.

Using the Pre-Lab Report as a guide

You needed to complete each item.

1- A Title for your lab
2- List the names of the people in your group
3- Write a short paragraph explaining the experiment that you watched. Cite the URL.
4- Write a hypothesis of what you are hoping to test for.

Using the Pre-Lab Report as a guide

Remember that the hypothesis could be something you change.

I used as an example the Skittles Lab.

Using the Pre-Lab Report as a guide

My question was, "what would happen if I replace water with soda?"

My hypothesis would be, "I don't think replacing soda with water will cause different results."

Using the Pre-Lab Report as a guide

Your control group was the video you watched. 

Cite the source, a.k.a. URL.

Using the Pre-Lab Report as a guide

Your experimental group will be the experiment where you change one thing.

For me it would be, "The Soda Group."

Next you were asked if you were going to take qualitative or quantitative data.

• Quali-tative    = quality   = colors                = no numbers

• Quanti-tative = quantity = measurements = numbers

Multiple Choice

Which term do you use if you are simply describing the colors that you see during the experiment?

• quanti - tative

• quali - tative

Multiple Choice

Which term do you use if you are collecting measurements during the experiment?

• quanti - tative

• quali - tative

Next, we need to talk about the differences between independent and dependent variables.

DRY MIX

Let's test your ability to identify the independent variable.

Remember, you MANIPULATE the INDEPENDENT variable.

It goes on the X axis.

Let's test your ability to identify the dependent variable.

The DEPENDENT variable is the RESPONSE that you will be measuring.

Dependent variable goes on the Y axis.

Multiple Select

DRY MIX is the "cheat" that you will be using to remember the difference between the dependent and the independent variable. Which of the following is true for the dependent variable? Check all that apply.

• X axis

• Y axis

• Manipulate

• Responds

Multiple Select

DRY MIX is the "cheat" that you will be using to remember the difference between the dependent and the independent variable. Which of the following is true for the independent variable? Check all that apply.

• X axis

• Y axis

• Manipulate

• Responds

Using the Pre-Lab Report as a guide

We have completed steps 1 - 8.

9- Write down, in list form, a list of materials that you will be needing. 

Make sure that it is detailed so that your lab partners will know EXACTLY what you need.

Using the Pre-Lab Report as a guide

10- Write a step-by-step list of procedures or steps that you need to follow during the lab.

This is usually where teams mess up.

Using the Pre-Lab Report as a guide

Don't be THAT team.

Simple list.
Simple sentences that are clear.
Check them off as you go during the lab.

Using the Pre-Lab Report as a guide

Please make sure to complete steps 1-10 before our next ZOOM.

Share your Google Doc with me.

Heads Up!

Your first formal assessment (test), will occur during our ZOOM 1 time or Sept. 15th for B7 and Sept. 16th for W4.

First Test

It will cover the vocabulary: bio-, -otomy, -ology, and eco-

It will cover the 7 Characteristics of Life.

It will cover the Steps in the Scientific Method.

First Test

Start planning how and when you will be reviewing.

The test will be virtual and will be made up of multiple choice and essay questions.

You have been warned.

You have plenty of time to get ready.

Plan, oh High School students.

Grades here matter.

This isn't Middle School anymore.