Day 1 - Scientific Method PDF

Opening Prayer God, thank You for allowing us to see this beautiful day. We are grateful, and blessed to be able to wake up, and have this life. We are thankful for everything, for all the blessings you never fail to provide. May You be with us today and everyday. We honor and prais...

Opening Prayer God, thank You for allowing us to see this beautiful day. We are grateful, and blessed to be able to wake up, and have this life. We are thankful for everything, for all the blessings you never fail to provide. May You be with us today and everyday. We honor and praise you, Amen. Mary, seat of wisdom… Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo Science 7 With Sir Dio Attendance Check Present: Absent: Good Morning Grade 7 Students! Eyes on the Board CURIOSITY OBJECTIVITY HUMILITY PERSEVERANCE  #LESSONGOALS 1. discuss the 2. explain the different scientific scientific method and attitudes and scientific values investigations #LESSONGOALS 3. use the scientific method in looking for solutions to simple problems encountered in daily life is a logical and rational order of steps of answering questions about the world around us.  Make an Perform observation. experiments. State a conclusion. State the Formulate problem. a hypothesis. Make an OBSERVATION State the Problem all investigations start with a question. What are their predictions?  Formulate Hypothesis Predict a possible answer to the problem or question. Example: If the soil Example: I think that the metal temperature rises, then the items will be the best plant growth will increase. conductors of electricity. What are these two finely dressed children investigating? Perform Experiments Controlled procedure that confirms or rejects a hypothesis Include a detailed materials list  Independent Variable or manipulated variable, is a factor that’s intentionally varied by the experimenter Dependent Variable How do I make it a fair test? A fair test is when we keep everything Example: the same except the I will only change the variable. (one thing kind of metal used in my we change) experiment to test which is a better conductor of electricity. What are these children investigating? What do you think are their variables? How did they make it a fair test?  STATE A CONCLUSION Include a statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis.  Make an Perform observation experiments State a conclusion State the Formulate problem hypothesis Let’s start with the first set of slides Let’s start with the first set of slides Let’s start with the first set of slides Think of a community problem and give a solution using the scientific method. What are the components of an Investigatory Project?