Mrs. Haywood

Explain the goal of science. Define hypothesis. Explain how a hypothesis is tested. List the steps of scientific inquiry. Identify terms associated with an

experiment. Explain how a theory develops.

Science observation

data inference hypothesis

It is organized It uses evidence to

learn about nature

To investigate To understand To explain

Using a method called

Scientific Inquiry

State the problem by posing a question.

Make observations. Form hypothesis. Design an experiment. Collect, record, and analyze data.

Draw conclusions.

Do Do heavier heavier objects objects

fall faster fall faster than than

lighter lighter objects?objects?

With your shoulder buddy, look at the objects at your desk.

Write down observations about your objects.

Which object do you think will hit the ground first?

Why? With your shoulder buddy, write

down your hypothesis (your prediction that will answer the scientific question)

Hold both of the objects at the same height.

Release the objects at the same time. Let your shoulder buddy try.

With your shoulder buddy, write down data you collected from your experiement.

Examine, or analyze, your data with your partner.

Was your hypothesis correct? Why or why not? Do heavier items fall faster than

lighter items?