Exploring the Scientific Method

Master the scientific method! This worksheet covers steps, hypotheses, experiments, and data analysis.

Before you begin today please rate yourself last week:Thumb down: I had trouble focusing/ there were distractions around meThumb sideways: There were distractions but I was able to focus.Thumb up: I was in a good space and could focusOnce you have rated how last week went explain anything you feel the need to in the space provided: Match the step of the scientific method with the correct description. ask a question think of a question you want to investigate do research this could be thinking about what you already know or researching to find out new information make a hypothesis ONE possible answer to the problem or question. It is a prediction (if....then) do an experiment Steps you follow (procedure) to test your hypothesis. analyze your data RECORD YOUR DATA (a picture, table or chart) and LOOK AT IT make a conclusion Was your hypothesis correct? What did you learn from this experiment? Share this information with others. Why is the scientific method important to follow? What could happen if a scientist did not follow the order of the scientific method? The Scientific Method Quantify each statement as either true or falseby assigning it to the correct column. True A scientific law is different from scientific theory because it describes something in nature without attempting to explain it. In order for a hypothesis to be testable, scientists need to be able to carry out investigations that will either support of disprove it. The manipulated variable is the same thing as the independent variable. False Forming a hypothesis is the first step of the scientific method The experimental group that is left alone during the experiment. What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law? Scientist Dr. E McSquare is compiling his scientific findings into a single volume. He forgot to give titles to the sections in his report and now they're all mixed up! Help the Dr. sort out this mess. question How does your resting heart rate change depending on your position? hypothesis If standing up requires more physical effort than lying down, then one’s pulse standing up will be faster than one’s pulse lying down. experiment I will test my lab partners’ resting heart rates by counting their heart beats in three different positions: lying down, sitting, and standing up. data Maurice: Lying down - 55 bpm, Sitting - 59 bpm, Standing - 65 bpm Lucy: Lying down - 58 bpm, Sitting - 60 bpm, Standing - 70 bpm Carlos: Lying down - 51 bpm, Sitting - 54 bpm, Standing - 56 bpm conclusion A person’s position affects his or her resting heart rate. The heart rate is higher if the body is upright. To mark a word click it’s first letter then click its last INDEPENDENT EXPERIMENT CONCLUSION DEPENDENT GRAPHING RESEARCH VARIABLE PREDICT CONTROL SCIENCE INQUIRY ANALYZE METHOD THEORY DATA LAW Did you like having your lesson this way today? Why or why not?