SCIENTIFIC+METHOD

How we solve our problems.



Vocabulary you must know. scientific method, state the problem, hypothesis, research, experiment, control, variable, conclusions, data, theory, law, reporting, independent variable, dependent variable.

Info and tasks  Click on the link and review scientific method. Make notes as you proceed.

 Not sure about variables flip through this power point it will help you to understand.



Activity [|Scientific quiz] quia game [|Scientific method activity] [|Figure out the shape of the object] Click on the one flower in the left hand box to begin the lab. Write you answers to the questions on note book paper.

Questions you must be able to answer.

Date
 * 1) What are the steps used by scientists when using scientific method to solve problems?
 * 2) What is the difference between a dependent variable and an independent variable?
 * 3) What is a controlled experiment?
 * 4) How many times should an experiment be repeated?
 * 5) What validates a scientists scientific data?

Date
 * 1) What is the difference between a theory and a law?
 * 2) What are the different types of research a scientist might pursue?
 * 3) How might a scientist separate a mixture of colored pigments?
 * 4) Who make bio ethical decisions for scientists?
 * 5) Give an example of a bioethical issue.