Scientific Method: Defining a Problem or Question

Scientific Method: Defining a Problem or Question

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Science, Biology

10th - 12th Grade

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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.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

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

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3 mins • 1 pt

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

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3 mins • 1 pt

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

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3 mins • 1 pt

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

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