Scientific Method

Scientific Method

Scientific Methods are a series of steps that scientists use to solve problems. Here is an Introductory video.

  • Ask a question/ Problem that you would like to solve

  • Background Information

  • Form a Hypothesis

  • Materials

  • Procedures

  • Results (sometimes graphs)

  • Conclusion

Textbook explanation can be found here on CK12. We will spend weeks on this unit. We will complete labs that utilize this process all year long.

Labs/ Assignments

  • Learn the parts of the scientific method (listed above)

  • Use Lab equipment and PROCEDURES to complete a grasshopper dissection.

  • Learning to Make a hypothesis activity (and quiz at the end)

        • Learn to identify the Independent variables and dependent variables

  • A few fun Mythbusters and the Scientific Method

  • Bottle Flip Lab & write up


Quiz

  • Pop Quiz: Create a hypothesis

  • Pop Quiz: Identify the IV and DV of a scenario

  • Graphing quiz

  • Scientific Method Performance task: Fill out the steps to the scientific method from a mini episode of Mythbusters. We will practice in class with various quick Mythbusters episodes like: Fire extinguishers, Global warming , running in the rain and an episode of Golf balls to practice.

NGSS

A lab used for graphing and gathering data will also serve as an introduction to this standard.

MS-LS2-2. Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.

Common Core

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.3 Follow precisely a multi step procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7 Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).