Scientific Method: Defining a Problem or Question

The video discusses how scientists tackle unsolved problems by starting with a question. It uses the example of observing unfrozen salty ocean water and frozen freshwater to illustrate how to form scientific questions. The video explores why freshwater freezes at a higher temperature than ocean water, emphasizing the importance of defining problems and asking the right questions in scientific investigations.

What are some of the unsolved problems that scientists are currently working on?

Why do you think the pools of salty ocean water are not frozen while the freshwater pond is?

What methods might scientists use to define a problem or ask the right question in their investigations?

What question can you create from the observation of the frozen freshwater pond and the unfrozen ocean water?

How does the temperature at which freshwater freezes compare to that of ocean water?