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1st Presentation for Science Class6th- 12th
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SCIENCE SKILLS
The Scientific Method
The scientific method
Scientist use process skills when they investigate places or events.
You will use this skills when you do the activities or experiments in the science class.
Skills
Observe - use your senses to find out about objects, events, or living things.
Classify – arrange or sort objects, events or living things.
Estimate and measure
Infer - make a hypothesis of what is happening based on what they already know.
Skills
Predict- your opinion on what you think will happen.
Make and use models – using models to help develop the best design.
Make Operational Definitions- describe objects or events based on their experiences.
Forming hypothesis- a statement you can test to solve a problem or a question.
Skills
Collect data- organizing data into charts or tables.
Interpret data- use the information collected to solve problems and questions.
Investigate or experiment - texting a hypothesis.
Identify and control variables- testing only one thing at a time.
The Scientific Method
Ask a question
State your hypothesis
Identify and control variables
Test your hypothesis
Collect and record your data
Interpret your data
State your conclusion
Example
Question- What material is best for keeping heat in water?
Hypothesis- A glass jar will keep it warmer. Control variables- do the test in different types of
jar. Test your hypothesis- measure the temperature on
the different jars. Collect data- write down the measurements. Interpret- ask your self if temperatures really differ. State your conclusion- tell whether or not you data
supported your hypothesis.
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