1. The Nature of Science

2. Science is a particular way of understanding the natural world.
What is Science???
Science is a particular way of understanding the natural world.

3. How do we do science?

4. the
Through
How do we do science?
scientific
method

5. 1.) Ask a question, pose a problem, or make an observation
Scientific method
1.) Ask a question, pose a problem, or make an observation

6. Scientific method If then Because ___________________
2.) Develop a hypothesis
Your prediction here!!!
If then
Because ___________________
Why do you think that?

7. Scientific method
3.) Create an experiment

8. 4.) Collect and analyze data
Scientific method
4.) Collect and analyze data

9. Scientific method
5.) Draw conclusions

10. Drops on a Penny Lab
The objective of this lab is to see how many drops of water can be placed on the head of a penny without spilling a drop.

11. On a separate sheet of paper please identify and record the following:
Problem:
Materials:
Hypothesis:
Procedure:
Data:
explain what you are trying to figure out
what did you use?
make your best guess about what will happen based upon previous experience
describe your procedure and be specific, but make sure to get the maximum number of drops on the penny
do multiple trials (at least 5) until your results are all close to each other--present the data in a table

12. Discussion Questions
1.) What are the variables in this lab? What is a variable anyway?
2.) Was your hypothesis correct? Why or why not?
3.) How would you change your procedure to get better results?