Every year, before we begin our science units we go over the Scientific Method. At this level we look at 6 different steps:
- Question: based on your personal interest and knowledge, what are you wanting to research and conduct and experiment about?
- Hypothesis: based on what you know and have read - what is your best guess as to what will happen?
- Materials: What items will you need to conduct your experiment?
- Procedure: What are the steps to your experiment?
- Observations/Data: What did you see? Collect? Record?
- Conclusion: What did you find out from your experiment?
Science Bob is a web page I have shown them with some ideas of experiments they can conduct. However, if a student wishes to conduct an experiment from another source, please just have them O.K. the idea with me first.
Student who complete the project are expected to complete a lab report on their experiment, including the Scientific Method we have learned in our class. They can do this on paper/pencil, in a Google Doc, or using this Google Slides template. Students will need to Make A Copy in order to edit their own slide.
Again, this is an at home experiment that is optional.
Students are encouraged to include:
- Pictures of progress
- Video
- Drawings and Diagrams (with labels)
Once their project is complete, please have them schedule a time with me and they can present to the class their findings!
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