Introduction to the Scientific Inquiry Process How to solve almost anything. Created By: Mrs. Gismonde.

Introduction to the Introduction to the Scientific Inquiry ProcessScientific Inquiry Process

How to solve almost anything.

Created By: Mrs. Gismonde

To BeginTo BeginScientific Inquiry is a process that

is used to solve every day problems or questions.

Scientific Inquiry is also called the Scientific Method.

Did you know…◦You have used the scientific inquiry

process many times throughout your life, probably without realizing it.

Real Life Example:Real Life Example:Have you every lost your house keys

before?What was the first thing you did when

you realized your keys were missing?◦You probably asked yourself,

“Where was the last place I had my keys?”

◦You hypothesized (took an educated guess), “My house keys are in my backpack.”

◦What would you do next?◦You would probably test your hypothesis.

You went and checked your backpack.

Real Life Example:Real Life Example:

Can you think of an example of when you might have used the scientific inquiry process?

◦My Example: I went camping and my flashlight didn't work.

I Asked: Why isn't my flashlight turning on? I Hypothesized: The batteries are dead. I Tested: Put in a new set of batteries

and turned on the flashlight.

Try ItTry ItHow would you solve the following

problem?

◦You went to use your computer and it would not turn on.

What would you ask yourself? What would you hypothesize? How would you test your hypothesis?

Just AskJust Ask

Scientific inquiry always begins by asking a question or stating a problem.

Scientists use the scientific inquiry process to search for a cause and effect relationship in nature. ◦Examples:

Does the moon cause tides on Earth? What causes the winds on Earth?

Scientists use a specific set of steps when investigating a problem or a question about the world around them.

Steps within the scientific method will vary from textbook to textbook, but the process is basically the same.

Steps of the Scientific Steps of the Scientific MethodMethodStep 1: Ask a QuestionStep 2: Research your QuestionStep 3: Create a HypothesisStep 4: Design and Test your

ExperimentStep 5: Collect and Analyze DataStep 6: Draw Conclusions

◦ If hypothesis was supported, repeat experiment several more times to confirm results.

◦ If hypothesis was not supported, go back and modify or revise your hypothesis.

Step 7: Communicate your Results

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Scientific Method QuizScientific Method QuizRead the following sentences and

select the word that best fills each blank.

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Question #1Question #1

The __________ method is a process that scientists use to help answer questions or test new ideas.

a.Variableb.Scientific c.Controld.Think


The first step is to ask a question or identify a ______.

a.Conclusionb.Datac.Experimentd.Problem


Next, information must be gathered by __________ your question or problem.

a.Sensesb.Controlc.Researchingd.Solving


Scientists then create _____________ to test their hypothesis.

a.Theoriesb.Experimentsc.Propertiesd.Conclusions

Question #5 Question #5 While you are performing your

experiment, observations are made and recorded. This is also known as collecting ____________.

a.Datab.Hypothesisc.Expressionsd.None of the above

Question #6Question #6Once scientists analyze their data,

they will come to a ___________ that either proves or disproves their hypothesis.

a.Meetingb.Datac.Conclusion d.Laboratory

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ResultsResultsThe scientific method can lead to

many outcomes.When using scientific inquiry,

scientists are able to…◦Answer questions about the world

around them. ◦Gain more information on specific

topics.◦Find support for a hypothesis. ◦Discover new materials that improve

our daily lives.

For Example:For Example:With the creation of NASA’s

Spitzer Space Telescope we are able to see new stars being born in far away galaxies.

Optional: Try this at Optional: Try this at home.home.1. Research one of the following scientists.2. Write a summary identifying how the

scientific method might have lead them toward their great scientific discovery or discoveries.

a) Nicolaus Copernicusb) Johannes Keplerc) Sir Issac Newtond) Carolus Linnaeuse) Gregor Mendelf) Louis Pasteurg) Marie Curieh) George Washington Carveri) Jane Goodall

In Conclusion In Conclusion When using the steps within the

scientific method the possibilities are endless.

(Or is it just the beginning?)

Bibliography PageBibliography Page1. (2000). Problem-Solving Using the Scientific Method [Web]. Available from

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Problem-Solving_Using_the_Scientific_Method.html

2. Scientific method. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/plantgrowth/reference/Scientific_Method.html

3. Stars adorn orion's sword. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/spitzer/multimedia/pia14101.html

4. Steps of the scientific method. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_scientific_method.shtml

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