1. Carrying out Practical Tasks
The sequence of tasks

2. The scientific method
Scientists have been developing the scientific method for hundreds of years.
There have been slight modifications, but essentially it has remained a successful method for experimental procedures

3. An overview of the process
On the following slide there are a selection of boxes. Each boxes fills the space of one of the empty boxes at the bottom of this chart.
In pairs move your copies around and discuss the correct sequence.
You will be asked to justify your choice

4. Where do they belong?
Read the procedure and check to see if there is anything you do not understand.
Use appropriate equipment to obtain more reliable/accurate data
Evaluate your investigation and suggest improvements
Calibrate instruments when necessary
Carry out simple numerical calculations on the data
Carry out a health and safety check of your working area
Follow the instructions one step at a time
Recognise and use the standard lab equipment and glassware provided
Set out your work area and collect together the equipment and materials you need
Recognise when it is more appropriate to repeat readings – it is in most instances
Carry out a risk assessment specific to the activity you are doing
Identify possible sources of error and repeat observations to improve reliability
Present data in tables, bar-charts, histograms etc and other visual images, as appropriate
Prepare equipment for use, including data logging equipment where appropriate
Make accurate observations and measurements, using appropriate equipment
Analyse and interpret your results using the data collected – make use of graphs etc.