Scientific+Method

Description : The scientific method is an established way that scientists use to solve problems. Students will learn the steps of the method early in the year. We will learn and practice scientific skills, vocabulary and techniques throughout the school year.

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Scientific Method Lessons **Ask a question** Students will observe different natural objects and formulate questions about the objects. We will learn about "investigable" questions. Follow the class links below to see our wall wishing - it is where we organized our questions! 6 curtis6 Culpeppe r

Students will use Legos to construct an object using only written directions. They will compare their efforts to the model and reflect upon what about the directions makes the process difficult or easy. We will use this experience to learn about why it is important for scientists to write clean precise directions.
 * Can you follow directions?**

PHEOC is the mnemonic we use to help remember the steps of the scientific method.
 * What is PHEOC?**

After learning about manipulated, responding and controlled variables, students will design a plant experiment that identifies variables specific to their test. We will continue to use this knowledge throughout the school year.
 * What's the variable?**

Students will use claims in different ways. Sometimes we will make claims to show what we know before experimenting. Often we will use claims to tie the data we collect to possible meanings.
 * Making Claims**

What does "King Henry died unexpectedly drinking chocolate milk" have to do with the metric system? It helps us remember the metric prefixes. We will learn about the measurement system that is commonly used throughout the world, but especially in science labs. We will convert from one metric measure to another (for example meters to centimeters) and practice measurements of all types. Metric Quiz Study Guide
 * Metric Mania**