How to Think like a Scientist

Je'Rell, Destinee, and Keyon are conducting a science experiment. At the end of their experiment, they come up with a ________________________________. This is their answer to the proposed question gathered from the experiment. What is it?

• conclusion

• experiment

• observation

• hypothesis

Imagine Jordyn and Kamiah are scientists. They have a hypothesis about gravity. What should they do next to test if their hypothesis is right or wrong?

• Draw a conclusion

• Conduct an experiment

• Make an observation

• Form another hypothesis

Jenesis, Kylee, and Skyler are having a heated debate in their science class. They know that a ________________________________ is a tentative explanation to a scientific question that can be tested. Can you help them remember what it's called?

• conclusion

• experiment

• observant

• hypothesis

King, Jermaine, and Kayadah are all budding scientists. Who among them, being an ________________________________ scientist, would be most likely to notice the tiny details of their surroundings?

• conclusion

• experiment

• observant

• hypothesis

One sunny day, Fidel, Mekhi, and Aiden decided to have a picnic in the park. While enjoying their sandwiches, Aiden noticed that the trees bathing in direct sunlight were taller and healthier than those in the shady areas.

What part of the scientific method was Aiden unknowingly demonstrating?

• analyzing data

• testing hypothesis

• sharing results

• making observations

After a fun-filled experiment about the effects of magical potions on enchanted frogs, Antonio, Hezekiah, and Saint organized the results in colorful tables and mystical graphs to easily study them.

What part of the wizardly scientific method is being shown?

• analyzing data

• testing hypothesis

• sharing results

• making observations

Maurice, Donnie, and Amir joined their friend Courtland in an exciting experiment! They used mung seeds, glass jars, paper towels, water, and a well-lit area to test their hypothesis on the basic needs of plants.

Can you guess which part of the scientific method they are demonstrating?

• analyzing data

• testing hypothesis

• sharing results

• making observations

Lyric, Makih, and Elmer were amazed when Reagan shared her exciting experiment results about the mysterious effects of greenhouse gases with them and other climate scientists.

Can you guess which part of the scientific method Reagan is demonstrating?

• analyzing data

• testing hypothesis

• sharing results

• making observations

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?

Mrs. Parker 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 Mrs. Parker do before she presents her conclusion to other people? What process of the scientific method does Mrs. Parker need to use? Explain your answer.