WARM UP (get from the front)

• I can…use the scientific method and define variables.

•Warm Up: What is a control of an experiment?

•GET OUT YOUR HOMEWORK

Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Process

•Scientific inquiry refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather

No Set Path…• There is no set path that

a scientific inquiry must follow• Observations at each

stage of the process may lead you to modify your hypothesis or experiment• Conclusions often lead

to new experiments

The Magic Gummy Bear

• You will be writing your own lab report in order to understand the scientific process

• Question•Hypothesis• Design• Data• Conclusion• Communicate

Manipulated Variable

•One variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis

•Also called the independent variable

think: I change the Independent)

Responding Variable

•Factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable

•Also called the dependent variable

Constant Variables

•What will remain the same for every test?

•Think about materials…

Control

•Will be used for comparison-•What you have not tested on!

Operational Definitions

•Statement that describes how to measure a variable or define a term

Wrap Up:• Why is it important to be specific when you use qualitative

observations?• (ex. Candy apple red vs. red)