9/04/13
Seventh Day of School
Learning Goal: I will be able to identify and
recall the steps in the Scientific Method
Due Today: Foldable
Assignment:
Foldable of Steps in the Scientific Method
On a blank piece of paper…
1) Write your first and last name
2) List the steps of the scientific method
(without looking at textbook, computer, or
neighbor)
Do Now
Watch the video clip to see if you recall the steps of
the scientific method:
http://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scie
ntificmethod/
Brain Pop Video
1. Fold your copy paper hotdog style.
2. Measure and cut only the top portion
for flaps. You should have 7 flaps.
3. Label the outside flaps with the 6 steps
plus the title (Scientific Method.)
4. Write explanation (in your own words)
of each step on the inside left flap.
Scientific Method Foldable
Scientific Method
Identify Problem/
Make observations
Do Research/
Make Hypothesis
Design
Experiment to test
hypothesis
Collect Data
(observations)
Analyze Results/
Make Conclusions
Communicate
Results
Adapted from http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_scientific_method.shtml#overviewofthescientificmethod
• Watch the following video to view how scientists use
the scientific method to investigate a real-world
problem:
• http://www.pbs.org/saf/1204/segments/1204-4.htm
Video: Dust in the Air
1. Add information from the Dust in the Air Video to
the right inside page of your foldable.
2. Be sure each label fits the description of what the
scientists are doing.
Completing your foldable
Complete the foldable and review the steps in the
scientific method.
Assignment to complete at home