The Scientific Method

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

step 2: a prediction or educated guess about the results of the experiment…what you think will happen when you perform the experiment

Question 2

Observation and Question

Answer 2

step 1: you observe, notice, or wonder about something, then inquire about it by asking a question

Question 3

Materials and Set-Up

Answer 3

step 3: you decide on a plan, gather the materials needed, and set-up for the experiment

Question 4

Procedure

Answer 4

step 4: you complete, perform, or do the step-by-step experiment

Question 5

Observations and Recording Data

Answer 5

step 5: you make observations throughout the experiment and record your findings

Question 6

Drawing Conclusions, Organizing Data, and Results

Answer 6

step 6: you use the data you collected to answer the question, create a graph or table, and compare findings with hypothesis

After my experiment, I organize my data to explain my results.

Question 7

Questions

Answer 7

step 7: you record any NEW questions you have now, as a result of the experiment

After my experiment, I wonder what will happen if I change ONE thing and try the experiment again.

Question 8

Observation and Question Example

Answer 8

When drinking soda, I notice that it’s bubbly and wonder what causes the bubbles.

Question 9

Hypothesis Example

Answer 9

I decide to do an experiment involving soda and raisins. Before doing the experiment, I make prediction about what will happen when I drop raisins in a glass of soda compared to a glass of water.

Question 10

Materials and Set-Up Example

Answer 10

I gather all the materials I need for this experiment: two glasses, a can of clear soda, water, 20 raisins, science notebook, and pencil.

Question 11

Procedure Example

Answer 11

Time to do the experiment!
1. Fill one glass with clear soda and another glass with plain water. Use the same amount of liquid in both glasses.
2. Then, place the 10 raisins in each glass.
3. Watch how the raisins act in each glass. Record observations.

Question 12

Observations and Recording Data Example

Answer 12

I use my senses and record what happens to the raisins when they are dropped in the soda and the water glasses. I use ABCD diagrams and words when recording my observations.

Question 13

Drawing Conclusions, Organizing Data, and Results Example

Answer 13

The gas bubbles from the soda carry the raisins upwards. When they pop, the raisins sink again. I do some research and learn that bubbles in soda are caused by carbon dioxide gas. Water does not have this.

Question 14

Questions Example

Answer 14

I wonder if any other liquids have carbon dioxide gas in them. I decide to try this experiment again with Gatorade and sparkling water.