Interpe identify the problem
observe and record
arrive at a conclusion
make a hypothesis
test the hypothesis
A group of students discusses what they
believe will be the outcome of an experiment
they are about to conduct. Each student
records a statement that will either be
proven or disproven by the experiment.
Each member of the group carefully watches
as the experiment proceeds. One group
member writes down the comments of the
group as they call out what they see.
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After the experiment is complete, the group
discusses their observations. They review their
notes and create a graph that shows the
results of the experiment. The group
discusses what these findings might mean.
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Now that the group has decided on a
hypothesis, they are ready to proceed with
the experiment. As they work, the group is
cautious to test only one variable at a time
and to follow all directions carefully.
The group reviews their notes and the data
they have collected. After a short discussion,
they decide whether or not the original
hypothesis is correct.
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A science group begins a discussion related to
what they have been studying in class. They
take turns posing questions they still have
about the topic. Together, they decide on an
experiment they would like to conduct. They
hope the experiment will answer some of the
questions they still have.
Scientific Processes 5