The scientific method is a series of steps used to prove or disprove something. In an experiment scientists want to keep one factor the same every time. This way when they change the other factor, they know the results are a cause of what they changed. Look at the picture below.
Notice the boxes in yellow. A true scientist might go back in the steps and repeat them over and over, especially if their hypothesis is incorrect. The important thing to remember about science is YOU WILL BE WRONG SOMETIMES. Scientists run multiple trials on a single experiment to get accurate data. Get into the habit of thinking like a scientist. Challenge ideas with new questions, do your own research, and experiment on things that interest you!! Click here for more info. Watch this video to help you understand how to think like a scientist.
Task
1. Design your own experiment. Think of something to do an experiment on (this can be anything you want). You will create a word document, powerpoint, or record yourself doing the experiment.
2. Using the knowledge you have learned about the scientific method, create a hypothesis, a list of materials, and the procedures needed to carry out this experiment. Remember your procedures need to include maximum detail so someone else who wants to carry out the experiment will be able to do it exactly as you did.
3. Carry out your experiment, record all of your data and observations.
4. Analyze your data and determine if your hypothesis was correct or incorrect. Next, state why your hypothesis was correct or incorrect (using your data as evidence) and write a conclusion paragraph on your experiment.
5. Post your experiment. If you chose to do a word document or powerpoint, you can post it directly in the comment section. If you chose to record yourself, upload your video to YouTube and send me the link in the comment section. Don't forget to attach your hypothesis, background, procedure, materials, data and conclusion if it is not shown in your video.
Remember you want to do something that interests you. If you like skating, see how many pushes it takes you to get a certain distance or how far can you skate in 30 minutes using your dominant leg and non-dominant leg. Try to keep everything the same only changing one thing. Click here for more experimental ideas. Happy experimenting!! :)
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