Lesson 1 The Scientific Method

The document provides an introduction to the scientific inquiry process, also known as the scientific method. It explains that the scientific method is used to solve problems or answer questions through a systematic process. The key steps of the scientific method are outlined, including asking a question, developing a hypothesis, experimentation, data collection and analysis, and drawing conclusions. Examples are provided to illustrate how the scientific method can be applied to everyday problems or scientific investigations. The overall document serves to introduce readers to the basic framework and application of the scientific method.

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Lesson 1 The Scientific Method

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Introduction to the
Scientific Inquiry Process
How to solve almost anything THROUGH
SCIENTIFIC METHOD
To Begin
ScientificInquiry is a process that is used to
solve every day problems or questions.
 Scientific Inquiry is also called the Scientific Method.

Did you know…

◦ You have used the scientific inquiry process many
times throughout your life, probably without
realizing it. 
Real Life Example:
Have you every lost your house keys before?
What was the first thing you did when you
realized your keys were missing?
◦ You probably asked yourself,
 “Where was the last place I had my keys?”
◦ You hypothesized (took an educated guess),
 “My house keys are in my backpack.”
◦ What would you do next?
◦ You would probably test your hypothesis.
 You went and checked your backpack.
Real Life Example:
Can you think of an example of when you might have
used the scientific inquiry process?

◦ My Example:
 I went camping and my flashlight didn't work.
 I Asked: Why isn't my flashlight turning on?
 I Hypothesized: The batteries are dead.
 I Tested: Put in a new set of batteries
and turned on the flashlight.
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How would you solve the following problem?

◦ You went to use your computer and it would not

turn on.

 What would you ask yourself?

 What would you hypothesize?
 How would you test your hypothesis?
Just Ask
Scientificinquiry always begins by asking a
question or stating a problem.

Scientists use the scientific inquiry process to

search for a cause and effect relationship in
nature.
◦ Examples:
 Does the moon cause tides on Earth?
 What causes the winds on Earth?
Scientists use a specific set of steps when
investigating a problem or a question
about the world around them.

Steps within the scientific method will

vary from textbook to textbook, but the
process is basically the same. 
Steps of the Scientific Method
Step 1: Ask a Question
Step 2: Research your Question
Step 3: Create a Hypothesis
Step 4: Design and Test your Experiment
Step 5: Collect and Analyze Data
Step 6: Draw Conclusions
◦ If hypothesis was supported, repeat experiment several
more times to confirm results.
◦ If hypothesis was not supported, go back and modify or
revise your hypothesis.
Step 7: Communicate your Results
See the Scientific Method in Action
NASA : Problem Solving Video
Scientific Method Quiz
Read the following sentences and select
the word that best fills each blank.

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Question #1
The __________ method is a process that
scientists use to help answer questions or
test new ideas.

a. Variable
b. Scientific
c. Control
d. Think
Question #2
The first step is to ask a question or identify
a ______.

a. Conclusion
b. Data
c. Experiment
d. Problem
Question #3
Next, information must be gathered by
__________ your question or problem.

a. Senses
b. Control
c. Researching
d. Solving
Question #4
Scientists then create _____________ to
test their hypothesis.

a. Theories
b. Experiments
c. Properties
d. Conclusions
Question #5
While you are performing your experiment,
observations are made and recorded. This
is also known as collecting
____________.

a. Data
b. Hypothesis
c. Expressions
d. None of the above
Question #6
Once scientists analyze their data, they will
come to a ___________ that either proves
or disproves their hypothesis.

a. Meeting
b. Data
c. Conclusion
d. Laboratory
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