Scientific Method

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which step asks scientists to make a guess or prediction about what might happen in their experiment?

• Problem
• Research
• Hypothesis
• Conclusion

The hypothesis you make is always correct.

• True
• False

The Scientific Method is a way for scientists to investigate the __________ around them!

• classroom

• land

• sun

• world

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS2-1

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

• your best friend in class.

• your lab partner

• the teacher.

• the principal.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a laboratory procedure, you should

• ask the teacher before proceeding.

• skip it and go on to the next part.

• figure it out as you do the lab.

• try several methods until something works.

When you finish working with chemicals and other lab substances, you should always

• wipe your hands with a towel.

• treat your hands with skin lotion.

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

• wipe your hands on your clothes.

It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash can.

• True

• False

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom/lab are

• not dangerous.

• okay if you are working alone.

• always against the rules.

• okay.