ObjectivesObjectives• Identify the steps of the Scientific MethodIdentify the steps of the Scientific Method

• Design an experiment using the scientific Design an experiment using the scientific methodmethod

• Design charts and/or graphs to collect and Design charts and/or graphs to collect and analyze dataanalyze data

Warm UpWarm UpQ = Q =

When it is raining outside:When it is raining outside:1.1. is it better to run through the rain or walk in order to stay is it better to run through the rain or walk in order to stay

more dry?more dry?

2.2. Why do you think this?Why do you think this?

3.3. How could you test this?How could you test this?

A = A =

1.1.[Opinion][Opinion]

2.2.[Opinion][Opinion]

3.3.Design an experimentDesign an experiment

How do you solve How do you solve problems?problems?

What type of problems do people deal What type of problems do people deal with everyday?with everyday?

What helps you make a decision on a What helps you make a decision on a solution?solution?

What’s that What’s that processprocess in science in science for solving problems?for solving problems?

SCIENTIFIC METHODSCIENTIFIC METHOD

Steps of the scientific Steps of the scientific method:method:

1.1. problem or questionproblem or question2.2. research problem / background inforesearch problem / background info3.3. Form an educated prediction Form an educated prediction (hypothesis) (hypothesis)

4.4. Design a way to test hypothesis Design a way to test hypothesis (plan (plan experiment)experiment)

5.5. Test itTest it6.6. Check and interpret your resultsCheck and interpret your results7.7. Report your results to the scientificReport your results to the scientific

     community     community

What to do with this chart…What to do with this chart…

Scientific Method Steps What they did

Problem

Research

Hypothesis

Plan experiment

Data Collection

Analyze

Share Findings

Is it better to Walk or Run Is it better to Walk or Run in the Rain…in the Rain…

What do the MythBusters have to say?What do the MythBusters have to say?

Is it better to Walk or Run Is it better to Walk or Run in the Rain…in the Rain…

Reviewing the results:Reviewing the results: ProblemProblem ResearchResearch HypothesisHypothesis Plan ExperimentPlan Experiment Data CollectionData Collection ExperimentExperiment AnalyzeAnalyze Share FindingsShare Findings

Now its your turn to Now its your turn to explore:explore: How many drops of water do you think can How many drops of water do you think can

fit on one side of a penny?fit on one side of a penny?

Planning an Experiment:Planning an Experiment: Use the Scientific Method to answer the Use the Scientific Method to answer the

following question:following question: How many drops of water fit on one side of a How many drops of water fit on one side of a

penny coin?”penny coin?”

Available Materials:Available Materials: Pipette, Water, Penny, CupPipette, Water, Penny, Cup

Consider the Following:Consider the Following: What are your variables?What are your variables? How many trails do you need to perform?How many trails do you need to perform? How do you keep your results constant?How do you keep your results constant? How will you collect and analyze data?How will you collect and analyze data?

ObjectivesObjectives• Identify the steps of the Scientific MethodIdentify the steps of the Scientific Method

• Design an experiment using the scientific Design an experiment using the scientific methodmethod

• Design charts and/or graphs to collect and Design charts and/or graphs to collect and analyze dataanalyze data