HOW TO THINK LIKE SCIENTIST?

A ____________________ is an answer to the proposed question gathered from the experiment.

An ___________________ is done to test if a hypothesis is right or wrong.

A ______________________ is a tentative explanation to a scientific question that can be tested.

___________________ is the step-by-step process done by scientists in order to investigate and find a solution to the problem identified.

Identify which step in a scientific investigation is shown:

While walking in a park, Ellen observed that trees under direct sunlight grow taller and healthier than trees in shady areas.

• Formulating hypothesis

• Identifying problem

• Analyzing data

• Observing and gathering of relevant information

Identify which step in a scientific investigation is shown:

After an experiment about the effects of pesticides on frogs, Troy organized the results in tables and graphs to easily study them.

• Identifying problem

• Experimenting

• Analyzing data

• Drawing conclusions

Identify which step in a scientific investigation is shown:

Jam tested her hypothesis on the basic needs of plants using mung seeds, glass jars, paper towels, water, and a well-lit area.

• Experimenting

• Drawing conclusion

• Analyzing data

• Formulating hypothesis

Identify which step in a scientific investigation is shown:

Finn shared the results of his experiment about the effects of greenhouse gases with other climate scientists.

• Experimenting

• Reporting/communication the findings of the study

• Identifying research problem

• Observing and gathering of relevant information

Sari observed that silk woven by spiders is highly stretchable and flexible. She then concluded right away that spider silk is a good substitute for commercial silk fabric. She plans to share her conclusion with a textile company.

What can Sari do before she presents her conclusion to other people? Explain your answer.

Flynn's experiment showed him that fish kills are a result of high water temperature. He made another hypothesis to investigate other causes of fish kills aside from what he first concluded. He also consulted other scientists on the results of his experiments.

What characteristic of a good scientist is shown by Flynn? Why is this characteristic important?