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.