Objectives Identify the steps of the Scientific Method

Objectives • Identify the steps of the Scientific Method • Design an experiment using the scientific method • Design charts and/or graphs to collect and analyze data

Warm Up Q= § When it is raining outside: 1. is it better to run through the rain or walk in order to stay more dry? 2. Why do you think this? 3. How could you test this? A= 1. [Opinion] 2. [Opinion] 3. Design an experiment

How do you solve problems? § What type of problems do people deal with everyday? § What helps you make a decision on a solution?

What’s that process in science for solving problems? SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Steps of the scientific method: 1. 2. 3. 4. problem or question research problem / background info Form an educated prediction (hypothesis) Design a way to test hypothesis (plan 5. 6. 7. Test it Check and interpret your results Report your results to the scientific community experiment)

What to do with this chart… Scientific Method Steps Problem Research Hypothesis Plan experiment Data Collection Analyze Share Findings What they did

Is it better to Walk or Run in the Rain… § What do the Myth. Busters have to say?

Is it better to Walk or Run in the Rain… § Reviewing the results: § Problem § Research § Hypothesis § Plan Experiment § Data Collection § Experiment § Analyze § Share Findings

Now its your turn to explore: § How many drops of water do you think can fit on one side of a penny?

Planning an Experiment: § Use the Scientific Method to answer the following question: § How many drops of water fit on one side of a penny coin? ” § Available Materials: § Pipette, Water, Penny, Cup § Consider the Following: § What are your variables? § How many trails do you need to perform? § How do you keep your results constant? § How will you collect and analyze data?

Objectives • Identify the steps of the Scientific Method • Design an experiment using the scientific method • Design charts and/or graphs to collect and analyze data