2. Warm-up:  What is the difference between Scientific Theory & a Hypothesis? Objectives: 1.Differentiate between a Theory & a Hypothesis. 2.Identify (in order) the steps to the Scientific Method.

3. Scientific Method Who uses it? What is it? Why should I care?

4. Everyone uses it everyday.  Yes Even You!!!!!!!!!!

5. It is a way to solve problems. Do you have any problems to solve?  Any big or any small ones?

6. Any of these sound familiar?  Where are My Shoes?  What should I have for lunch?  What class do I have next?  Did I do my homework for that class?  What is the cure for cancer?  Which deodorant works the longest?

7. There are seven steps to the Scientific Method.  1. State a Problem  2. Perform Research  3. Form an Hypothesis  4. Experiment (test hypothesis)  5. Observations (collect data)  6. Form a Conclusion  7. Report your Findings

8. By following these steps in order you will learn about your question.  Notice the IN ORDER part. It is very important.

9. 1. State a Problem *This is the question that you are trying to answer or problem that you are trying to solve. *Try to narrow it down and be very specific.

10. 2. Perform Research -  gather data about your question. - books magazines reports experts your past experiences

11. 3. Form an Hypothesis educated An educated guess based  -It is a prediction based on data. research.  -It is what you think the answer is based upon your research. Develop a hypothesis. "If _____[I do this] _____, then _____[this]_____ will happen, because ____[explain why]_______."

12. Hypothesis vs. Theory  Hypothesis- is an educated prediction that needs to be tested.  Theory- well tested & widely accepted. Explains observable facts. ex: Plate tectonics explains the origin of continents.

13. 4. Conduct an Experiment (Test Hypothesis)  This is broken into 2 parts, materials and procedure.  Materials is a list of equipment that you will need for the experiment.  Procedure is a list of instructions that you need to follow for the experiment.

14. 5. Observations (Data)  Collection of information and data from the experiment.  It may be charts, graphs, or written work.  This is WHAT HAPPENED!!!!!

15. 6. Form a Conclusion  What did you find the answer to the question was?  It is OK if it turns out that your hypothesis was not correct. You learned!!!!!!!!!

16. 7. Report your findings  One of the most important parts of the scientific method is to report to others your findings.  You will help others learn.