Scientific Method project
Why is it important to know the metric system?
Vocab- decimals
Connections- like if you are in math you might use the metric system
Because every single country uses it
We use the metric system every day almost
The Metric System is a measurement system which uses Standard International Units. It is simple to learn and easy to use because of its decimal nature.
Claim- Because it has to do with numbers
Resources- http://www.gnbsgy.org/importance-of-the-metric-system/, www.gnbsgy.org/importance-of-the-metric-system/
How can data collection be more accurate?
Connections- You need a recipe for what you want to cook that is your data
Observations will also be used throughout the scientific method process to gather information.
Can lead into a question and experiment
Uses as many of the senses as possible
A good observation:
Make an observation
Claim- Make an observation
Resources- SM slideshow 5
What happens when an experiment doesn’t lead to a hypothesis being supported?
Subtopic
Control
Constant
Dependent
Independent
Vocab-
Connections- How you braid hair
3. Give it to someone else to try it
2. Repeat it over and over
1. Keep trying
Claim- Just try and try again until you get it
Resources- SM slideshow page 9,10,11
What makes a good question?
Vocab- Observation
Connections- walking, running, jumping, phone, cards, telephones
4. A good scientific question, when answered, leads to other good questions. For example: “What is the flu” does not lead to as many questions as “How does the flu attack the human immune system?
3. A good scientific question builds on what you already know. For example: “Will fertilizer make grass grow greener?” is not as good as “What types of fertilizer will make grass grow greener?”
2. A good scientific question can be tested by some experiment of measurement that you can do. For example: “Where does the Sun come from? is not as good as “How will human skin react to solar radiation where one participant is covered in SPF 30 sunscreen lotion and the other participant is not covered in sunscreen lotion.
1. A good scientific question is one that can have an answer and be tested. For example: “Why is that a star?” is not as good as “What are stars made of?”
Evidence
You have to ask the question
Claim
Resources- SM Slideshow page 7
