Scientific Method

The first step in our scientific inquiry uses all 5 of our senses. This step is called ___________.

• Experimentation

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

The second step in our scientific inquiry requires us to make an educated guess about what we think will happen if...

• Observation

• Experimentation

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

The third step in our scientific inquiry is when we use controlled tests to see if we were right or wrong in the second step.

• Conclusion

• Experimentation

• Hypothesis

• Observation

Which questions can NOT be answered using our scientific inquiry method?

• Questions about magic dragons.

• Questions about volcanoes.

• Questions about the moon.

• Questions about paper airplanes.

Which step are we using when we throw a paper airplane and record the results of its flight?

• Observation

• Experimentation

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

The fourth step is when we analyze our data and decide whether we were right or wrong in our hypothesis. This step is called the ___________.

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Experimentation

A __________ is an educated guess about the answer to a question.

An __________ is designed to test a hypothesis.

Why is it important to conduct scientific tests more than once?

Why is communicating your conclusion to other "scientists" important?