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WorksheetsScientific method
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Worksheet time: 42mins
A method used by scientists to answer questions.
variable method
scientific method
conclusion
observation method
Gathering information by using your senses.
observation
conclusion
data
analysis
Information collected during an experiment.
variable
purpose
controlled variable
data
Educated guess to a question.
lucky
conclusion
hypothesis
scientific method
The variable that you change for the experiment.
manipulated
responding
controlled
data
The variable that changes during the experiment.
observation
controlled
manipulated
responding
The variable that is used to compare.
manipulated
controlled
responding
conclusion
The conclusion should include the following:
Restate purpose
Restate hypothesis
(select the rest below)
Restate variables
Provide qualitative/quantitative data
Did the data support or not support hypothesis
Restate the Analysis
Provide a closing statement
What does DRY stand for?
staying out of the rain
dependent, responding variable on the y axis
diligent, reliable variable on the y axis
What does MIX stand for?
manipulated, independent variable on the x axis
magnificent, incredible variable on the x axis
a combination of nuts and pretzels
Which of the following is the correct order of the Scientific Method?
Purpose, Variables, Data, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Analysis, Conclusion
Purpose, Variables, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Data, Analysis, Conclusion
Purpose, Variables, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Analysis, Data, Conclusion
Conclusion, Purpose, Variables, Data, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Analysis,
Experiment: Will a tennis ball or a ping pong ball travel farther on carpet after going down a 12" ramp?
Choose all of the following that are true...
Mix: Distance traveled by the balls
Dry: Distance traveled by the balls
Mix: Type of ball
Dry: Type of ball
Controlled variable: Type of ball
Experiment: You have a thermometer in a can covered in black and a can covered in white. Both are in the sunlight. You are taking temperature readings daily at noon.
What are the controlled variables in this experiment? Choose all that apply.
One white can and one black can.
Both in sunlight
Temperature taken at same time
Both white cans
Experiment: You have a thermometer in a can covered in black and a can covered in white. Both are in the sunlight. You are taking temperature readings daily at noon.
Choose the answers below that are true.
Dry is the color of the can.
The color of the can is the control.
Dry is the temperature reading.
Mix is the temperature reading.
Experiment: Will a tennis ball or a ping pong ball travel farther on carpet after going down a 12" ramp?
Choose all true or correct answers.
If a ball travels the farthest, then it will be the ping pong ball
The carpet is a control in this experiment.
If a tennis ball and ping pong ball travel on carpet, then the ping pong ball will travel the furthest.
If a tennis ball and ping pong ball travel on carpet, then the tennis ball will travel the furthest.
A process that uses a variety of skills and tools to answer questions.
Problem Solving
Scientific Inquiry
Inference
Scientific Process
Scientific Inquiry is a fancy term for
Natural thinking process
Newton's Law
Scientific Method
Science Thinking
Step 1 of Scientific Inquiry is
Identify the Problem
Research
Hypothesis
Test Hypothesis (DATA)
Step 2 of Scientific Inquiry is
Identify the Problem
Research
Hypothesis
Test Hypothesis (DATA)
Step 3 of Scientific Inquiry is
Identify the Problem
Research
Hypothesis
Test Hypothesis (DATA)
Step 5 of Scientific Inquiry is
Identify the Problem
Analyze Data
Hypothesis
Test Hypothesis (Collect DATA)
Step 6 of Scientific Inquiry is
Identify the Problem
Analyze Data
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Which step refers to collecting data by doing an experiment?
Research
Test the Hypothesis
Conclusion
Analyze data
Decide what the results mean and communicate that info with others!
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Test
Research
What is a good place to research?
Ask my pet dog
The internet (with credible sources!)
My 2nd grade cousin
An educated guess about what you think will happen in your experiment.
Data
Results
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Gathering information and learning everything you can about the topic.
Research
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Analysis
Which of the following would make a good PROBLEM?
How many students in our science class have blue eyes?
15 students have blue eyes.
Every dog in the whole universe has blue eyes.
Which of the following would make a good PROBLEM?
Golf balls can be hit far.
Which brand of golf balls travel furthest when hit?
Can ghosts see golf balls?
Which of the following would make a good PROBLEM?
Are chicken nuggets the favorite lunch at MMS?
All students love pizza.
400 students at MMS prefer chicken nuggets over pizza.
A testable question that you want to know the answer to.
Hypothesis
Problem
Conclusion
Experiment
During which step would you graph your data?
Conclusion
Problem
Hypothesis
Analyze Data
Which one is NOT a good way to gather info?
Google it and use good sources
Ask the gals in the bathroom
Interview an expert
Read a book
Observations often lead to questions or problems.
TRUE
FALSE
Scientific Inquiry has 6 steps.
TRUE
FALSE
The information you collect while doing your experiment is...
hypothesis
procedure
data
conclusion
A prediction about what you think will happen in an experiment is called the...
test
conclusion
variable
hypothesis
What is the scientific method?
A way to solve problems that only a scientist use.
A set of steps that can be used to answer a question or solve a problem.
hypothesis, data collection and variable
analysis, hypothesis, observation and controlled variable
Something that you keep the SAME in an experiment is a...
controlled variable
dependent variable
independent variable
predicted variable
Dependent Variable:
Growth of the plants without vinegar
plants with sun
Growth of the plants with vinegar
Growth of the plants
Independent Variable:
Growing plants with vinegar
plants with sun
Growing plants without vinegar
growth of plants
Control Group:
plant with vinegar
growth of the plant
plant without vinegar
growth with sun
Constants:
All plants are different
same size, same temp, same water and different amount of light
Same size, same sunlight, different temp and same water.
Same size plant, same sunlight, same water and temp.
Experimental Group:
plant with vinegar
plant without vinegar
plant exposed to acid
plant not exposed to acid
steps of the scientific method
observation, observation, hypothesis, question, data collection, and analysis
observation, question,hypothesis, observation, data collection, and analysis
observation, question,hypothesis, observation, and analysis
hypothesis, observation, data collection, and analysis
When you use your 5 senses to notice things.
inference
variable
observation
constant
What stays the same in an experiment?
constant
variable
hypothesis
independent variable
A (a) graph is used to compare categories.
A (a) graph is used to show change over time.
The change you control in the experiment.
inference
independent variable
dependent variable
contant
The change you measure in an experiment.
inference
independent variable
dependent variable
constant
Examine the data table above:
What is the average wave height over the last three days for Winthrop Beach?
1 ft
2 ft
4 ft
6 ft
A scientist conducted an experiment to determine if a certain kind of music a student listens to would have an effect on their academic performance in school. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
the amount of music
the student's grades
the type of music
when they listened
A student wanted to study the amount of mold growing on pizza at different temperatures. Using the data table above what was one error made in setting up the experiment?
were at different temperatures
were different sizes
had different ingredients
received different amounts of light
Which of the following is not a constant in the experiment pictured?
the amount of light
Number of bean seeds
Amount of water
Size of container
Which of the following is an observation only.
The car is red, so it must be hot.
The car is wet, so it must have rained.
The car looks like it is made of wood.
The car is red.
Recently, Cindy heard sirens roaring on a nearby street. The next day when she went to school she saw a house covered with wide black spots and smoke. The most reasonable inference that she could make when describing what she saw was:
The house was destroyed by a tornado.
The house was destroyed by a wild animal.
The house was destroyed by a hurricane.
The house was destroyed by a fire.
Dan and Dawn want to know if there is any difference between how long bicycle tires last from two different manufacturers. Dan will put one brand of tires on his bicycle and Dawn will put the other brand of tires on her bicycle. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
the brand of tires
the total time Dan and Dawn ride their bikes
the type of helmet worn
how long the tires last
A group of students conducted an experiment to determine the effect of heat on the sprouting of sunflower seeds. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
the length of time the seeds take to sprout
the height of the plant
the temperature to which the seeds are heated
the amount of moisture in the soil
Which of the following must contain both the independent and dependent variables?
constant
inference
hypothesis
observations
A prediction of what will happen in the experiment is ____________________________.
constant
hypothesis
observation
purpose
According to the graph, in 2005 which type of pollutant was found in the highest concentration in China?
SO2
NOX
Primary Pm2.5
NMVOC
NH3
A scientist wants to find out how fast water will freeze in different containers. She uses an ice cube tray, a water bottle, and a gallon jug. What should be constant in this experiment?
The temperature of the freezer.
The kind of water.
The temperature of the water.
All of the above.
An educated guess based on your observations.
variable
hypothesis
inference
purpose
The purpose of the experiment can be answered with the question " How does ___________________ affect the _______________________?"
independent variable - dependent variable
purpose - variable
observation - inference
hypothesis - bar graph
