Lesson 7 Think Like a Scientist

Lesson 7 Think Like a Scientist

Benchmark Lesson 7-Think Like a Scientist

 SC.6.N.2.3 - Recognize that scientists who make contributions to scientific knowledge come from all kinds of backgrounds and possess varied talents, interests, and goals (not assessed on the Statewide Science Assessment). (Low)

Lesson 7 Think Like a Scientist: Student objectives

acknowledge the importance of scientists having a broad range of skills & circumstances in the development & advancement of scientific knowledge

Essential Question

How do scientists learn about the natural world?

Lesson 7 Think Like a Scientist: Vocabulary

• Analyze: examine methodically and in detail

• Data: information collected using specific methods for a specific purpose of studying or analyzing.

• Experiment: a procedure carried out and repeated under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate or test a hypothesis

• Hypothesis: an idea or explanation tested through study and experimentation

• Inference: an idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning; an educated guess

• Investigation: the process followed to find the answer to a question or solve a problem

• Observation: an act or instance of viewing or noting a fact or occurrence for some scientific or other special purpose

Open Ended

What are some ways scientist investigate the world?

Open Ended

What kind of data do scientists collect? Give an example.