AOT Scientific Method 2.14.24

Unit 6

Critical Thinking

The Scientific Method

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Do Now

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You are working on a science
project. Each group member
has a different idea about
the project topic and
approach. Group members
have become frustrated
because of conflicting ideas.

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How can using problem
solving skills to help your
group?

Open Ended

How can using problem solving skills to help your group?

You are working on a science project.  Each group member has a different idea about the project topic and approach. Group members have become frustrated because of conflicting ideas.

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Learning Objective:
The SWBAT compare and contrast the Scientific Method and a
problem solving methodology.
DOL:
The SW compare and contrast the Scientific Method and a
problem solving methodology 4 out of 5 times to show mastery.

Learning Objective & DOL

Open Ended

Write this

Learning Objective:
The SWBAT compare and contrast the Scientific Method and a
problem solving methodology.

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Write this down:

6-Step Problem Solving method

1. Identify the Problem
2. Determine the Size and Scope

of the Problem

3. Generate Solutions
4. Think of Possible

Consequences

5. Choose the Best Solution
6. Analyze the Outcome

Open Ended

1. Write this 6 step problem solving method down.

2. 1. Identify the Problem

3. 2. Determine the Size and Scope of the Problem

4. 3. Generate Solutions

5. 4. Think of Possible Consequences

6. 5. Choose the Best Solution

7. 6. Analyze the Outcome

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Write this down: The Scientific Method

Ask a Question

Identify something that you’re
curious about

Gather information
Observe, read, ask an expert

Form a Hypothesis
Guess the answer

Test the Hypothesis

Experiment to see if your
hypothesis is correct

Share the Results

Tell others what you have
learned in analyzed data,
written for, and verbal
communication

Open Ended

List the 6 steps of scientific method.

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What causes soda to fizz: What steps from The Scientific Method can you identify using
this video?

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Open Ended

What causes soda to fizz: What steps from the Scientific Method can you identify using
this video?

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You want to study the effect of different fertilizers on
plant growth.

Which method would you use The Scientific Method
or The 6-Step Problem Solving method?

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Multiple Choice

You want to study the effect of different fertilizers on
plant growth.

• The Scientific Method

  
  

• The 6-Step Problem Solving method?

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The Scientific Method or The 6-Step Problem Solving method?

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Open Ended

Compare and contrast The scientific method and the 6-Step Problem Solving Method.

Example The scientific method is denoted by_____________________________. Problem-solving is contrasting in these manners_____________________________________________.

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The Scientific Method

Gather Information

Problem Solving

Determine the Size and Scope

Science-Based

Information

Data Collection

Research

Reading

Observations

General Information
About the Problem’s

Subject

Open Ended

Write down what is similar and then write what is different about the scientific method vs problem-solving.

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Alex wants to study the acidity
levels in pool water. He plans
to use household items to
create a pool testing kit to
observe and collect data to
test the water quality in the
neighborhood pool.

Use the last 3 steps of The Scientific Methodto help
Alex with his pool water study.

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Open Ended

Write down the last 3 steps of the scientific method

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The Scientific Method

Form a Hypothesis

Problem Solving

Generate Solutions

One conclusion is

created

A predicted
conclusion/
explanation

A guess based on

data collected

More than one

conclusion/ solution

is created

Write down
what is
similar and
then write
what
different.

Open Ended

The Scientific Method:Form a Hypothesis

vs

Problem Solving Generate Solutions

Write down what is  similar and then write what different.

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The Scientific Method
Test the Hypothesis

Problem Solving
Think of Possible

Consequences & Choose the

Best Solution

One Variable

Consider All Options

Solution/

Conclusion is

Found

Control Everything

Except for the

Variable

Choose What You

Feel is Best

Analyzing What

Happens

Write down
what is
similar and
then write
what
different.

Open Ended

Write down what is similar and then write what different.

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The Scientific Method

Share the Results

Problem Solving

Analyze the Outcome

Based only on the
evidence from the

experiment

Will include

information that
cannot be tested

A reflection of the

solution/

conclusion

Data/ evidence is

required

Write down
what is
similar and
then write
what
different.

Open Ended

Write down what is similar and then write what different.

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Alisha wants to study a
liquid found in the school’s
storage room. She plans to
use lab equipment in the
science lab to observe and
collect data on the liquid’s
properties and identify the
liquid.

Which method should he use The Scientific Methodor
The6-Step Problem Solving method?

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Multiple Choice

Alisha wants to study a liquid found in the school’s storage room. She plans to use lab equipment in the science lab to observe and collect data on the liquid’s properties and identify the liquid.

• Problem Solving

• Scientific Method

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Maya is currently working on a
Science Fair project and has been
taking music lessons. She is down
to her final week to complete her
Science Fair project, and has
music lessons scheduled to
rehearse a new song.

Which method should she use The Scientific Method
or The6-Step Problem Solving method?

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Multiple Choice

Maya is currently working on a Science Fair project and has been taking music lessons. She is down to her final week to complete her Science Fair project, and has music lessons scheduled to rehearse a new song.

• Scientific Method

• Problem solving

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Krystale noticed that her plants have not been growing
as expected. She wants to study the effect of different
fertilizers on plant growth.

Which method should she use The Scientific Method
or The6-Step Problem Solving method?

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Multiple Choice

Krystale noticed that her plants have not been growing
as expected. She wants to study the effect of different
fertilizers on plant growth.

• Problem Solving

• Scientific Method

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Why is it important to understand how to use

different methods to solve problems ?

Open Ended

Explain the difference between the scientific method and problem solving.

Example: The Scientific Method is organized________________________________________. While the Problem Solving has 6 steps that are_____________________________________.

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Demonstration of Learning

The SW compare
and contrast the
Scientific Method
and a problem
solving
methodology 4 out
of 5 times to show
mastery.