Scientific Method Study Guide
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Definitions of important terms (flashcards, science notebook, handouts)
The 5 steps of the scientific method
How to identify each step of the scientific method from a description
Ways scientists share conclusions from experiments (write conclusions, make graphs, etc.)
What is a model? What are some examples of scientific models?
What is a variable in an experiment? What is a constant?
Why can’t you have more than one variable?
List the 5 steps of the scientific method:
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Give an example what someone might do for each step of the scientific method:
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Science Process Skills: Know the definition and an example of each.
Observing:
Communicating:
Predicting:
Formulating questions and hypotheses:
Identifying and controlling variables:
Classifying:
Estimating and measuring:
Experimenting:
Making and Using Models: