1) The scientific method is the process by which scientists investigate phenomena through observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion drawing.
2) At the core of science is making observations, asking questions, predicting outcomes, testing hypotheses through experimentation, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
3) Anyone can use the scientific method to explore anything that interests them by following the four steps of observing, predicting, testing through experimentation, and analyzing results.
1) The scientific method is the process by which scientists investigate phenomena through observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion drawing.
2) At the core of science is making observations, asking questions, predicting outcomes, testing hypotheses through experimentation, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
3) Anyone can use the scientific method to explore anything that interests them by following the four steps of observing, predicting, testing through experimentation, and analyzing results.
1) The scientific method is the process by which scientists investigate phenomena through observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion drawing.
2) At the core of science is making observations, asking questions, predicting outcomes, testing hypotheses through experimentation, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
3) Anyone can use the scientific method to explore anything that interests them by following the four steps of observing, predicting, testing through experimentation, and analyzing results.
1) The scientific method is the process by which scientists investigate phenomena through observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion drawing.
2) At the core of science is making observations, asking questions, predicting outcomes, testing hypotheses through experimentation, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
3) Anyone can use the scientific method to explore anything that interests them by following the four steps of observing, predicting, testing through experimentation, and analyzing results.
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What is Science, exactly? Words to Know:
• Scientific Method: Process by which scientists rigorously observe, ask questions, Far from being a list of facts you need to memorize, science is actually a process. At the heart predict, test, and analyze phenomena of science is the scientific method, or the process by which anyone can investigate anything of • Observation: Noting as much as possible about any type of event interest. If you’ve ever noticed something and wondered why it occurs, you’ve conducted the first • Hypothesis: A statement that makes a testable prediction about what’s been observed step, which means you have made observations and asked a question. The second step is to predict • Independent Variable: What you manipulate or change in an experiment what would happen if you were to change something. This is known as making a hypothesis, and • Dependent Variable: What you measure or observe in an experiment is usually stated as “If I do [BLANK], then [BLANK] will occur.” The first blank you see is known • Experiment: A controlled scenario that allows you to carefully manipulate your as the independent variable, which is what you will change, and the second blank you see is the independent variable and measure or observe your dependent variable dependent variable, which is what you will measure. The third step is to test your hypothesis • Data: The information produced during an experiment that is used to accept or by conducting an experiment, which is a controlled scenario that allows you to manipulate the reject the hypothesis independent variables and observe the dependent variables in your hypothesis. Finally, you need to review the data, which is what you record during your experiment. From the data, you draw • Neurotransmitters: A chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse conclusions, and decide if the predictions in your hypothesis were correct. You can continue your • Biodiesel: A fuel composed of or produced from biological raw materials investigation by repeating this process over and over.
Remember, science is something you do, and anything worth doing is worth practicing. Draw a diagram outlining the four steps, and conduct your own experiments on anything that interests you. Skills and Knowledge Needed In order to be a scientist, you need to be curious and dedicated. The scientific method Once you are familiar with the scientific method, you will begin to see it everywhere, and once provides a good process, whether you are exploring at home or school. The best scientists you do, you have a life full of discovery ahead of you. Use it to the fullest. take note of much of what they see, so getting into the habit of observing and asking Hyperlinks questions about what you see is key to making science a part of your life. Research Bill Nye explains the joy of discovery. scientists need at least a bachelor’s degree in one of the scientific fields and they often go http://youtu.be/p0_YHVFoXkM on to earn a master’s degree and even a doctorate. However, a great way to get started is to look at the world that surrounds you, ask questions and write down your observations. Liz Cottrell, a curator at the National Museum of Natural History, explains what it means to be a scientist, and whether strong math grades are more important than raw curiosity. http://youtu.be/ohf8-Mo8iyY Meet the Scientist: I am currently a student at UConn earning my degree in chemistry. I became Hank Green, host of YouTube channel SciShow, explains what I did, but with neat graphics and interested in Chemistry because, as the “central science,” it describes a staggering enthusiastic gesticulation. Includes a history of the scientific method. array of phenomena. That wide array has allowed me to work on projects as far http://youtu.be/i8wi0QnYN6s ranging as developing tools to analyze neurotransmitters to enhancing the stability of biodiesel. In my free time, I enjoy going to the movies, playing the banjo, and relaxing with friends.
For Students and Teachers Making Curriculum Connections
Common Core State Standards (CCSS): Mathematics • CCSS.Math.Practice.MP1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. • CCSS.Math.Practice.MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. • CCSS.Math.Practice.MP4 Model with mathematics • CCSS.Math.Practice.MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically
Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE): Science Framework
• Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to search out, describe, explain and predict natural phenomena. • Scientific inquiry progresses through a continuous process of questioning, data collection, analysis and interpretation. • Scientific inquiry requires the sharing of findings and ideas for critical review by colleagues and other scientists. • Scientific numeracy includes the ability to use mathematical operations and procedures to calculate, analyze and present scientific data and ideas. These are just a few of the standards. For more see CSDE: Science and CSDE: Mathematics
