Step 2: Write-Up
Answer the following questions:
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Define the scientific method.
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What are the 6 steps in the scientific method?
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Why is it important to have a prescribed set of steps that all scientists follow?
Learning Goal:
Students will be able to identify the different parts of a scientific experiment.
This activity will encourage students to explore and apply the information they have learned from the, "What is the Scientific Method?" lesson to a virtually simulated science experiment.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, students will be able to:
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Identify the steps of the scientific method.
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Identify the hypothesis of an example science project.
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Identify the independent and dependent variable of an example science project.
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Organize the steps of an example science experiment, based upon the scientific method.
Scientific Method: Solving Real World Problems
Activity Procedure
Step 1: Watch the Following Video
This video explains the steps in the scientific method, how to conduct an experiment using the scientific method, and why it is important for other scientists to be able to repeat your experiment.
Step 2: Write-Up
Answer the following questions:
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Define the scientific method.
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What are the 6 steps in the scientific method?
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Why is it important to have a prescribed set of steps that all scientists follow?
Step 3: Test Your Knowledge
The link below will connect you to the Sequence Game. This game requires you to put Moby the Scientist's actions in order based upon the steps in the scientific method.
Important Note: Bring write up and print out of completed Sequence Game to receive credit for this assignment.
If you have questions as to how this assignment will be scored you can locate the rubric for this assignment in the Rubric page underneath the Activity tab.