Date: Tue 8/25/15 Topic – The Scientific Method SC.6.N.1.3:Explain the difference between an experiment and other types of scientific investigation, and explain the relative benefits and limitations of each. Essential Question How can I use what I know to apply it to the science investigation Student Objective I can explain why the scientific method should be used for all scientists I Do/We Do – Guided notes and Class discussion You/Do – Student/Teacher choice menuStudent/Teacher choice menu Do Now What do you think the scientific method is? Why is the scientific method helpful to all scientists? What does the word ‘method’ mean?

The Scientific Method

Ask a Question Make a Hypothesis Conduct an Experiment Analyze your Data Draw your Conclusions Report your Findings

Ask a Question What do I want to learn more about? I wonder what would happen it….

Make a Hypothesis If…then…because… Answers your question.

Conduct an Experiment Test your hypothesis by making a plan and follow the procedure. Observe and record

Analyze your data Display data gathered during experiment in a chart, graph, and written words.

Draw Conclusions Was your hypothesis correct? What did your data show you?

Report Your Findings Explain your results by sharing your observations, results, and conclusion. Share procedure for others to test.

Closure/Exit Ticket – Minimum 40 words What did you learn today?How would you explain this topic to a first grader? Write a paragraph using at least five vocabulary words Create a poem, rap, or draw a picture to help you remember the topic from today. Do 5 minutes work