Complete the WebQuest below and turn in. THe WebQuest may be printed or obtain hard copies from the classroom. Answer the questions from the printed copies and return to Mr. Mason.
The link to the website is below: Cross out & Do Not Answer #6, #14 & #15 on the WebQuest..... https://www.rcsdk12.org/cms/lib04/NY01001156/Centricity/Domain/8486/dirtydog.pdf
Video RESOURCE LINK:
http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/scientificmethod.html Science-knowledge of the physical and material world gained through observation and experimentation. Scientist- expert in science who is organized, maintains data, and experiments. Life Science- the study of living things. Ex: biology, ecology, botany, etc. Physical Science- study of matter, energy, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Earth Science- study of the earth, landforms, earthquakes, weather, rocks, minerals, etc. Scientific Method- method used by scientists to solve everyday problems. Steps to the Scientific Method- 1.) Define the problem 2.) Form a hypothesis (Testable Prediction) 3.) Data Test/ Hypothesis (Steps in experiment) 4.) Analyze Results (Graph) 5.) Draw a Conclusion (Did we support the hypothesis) Independent Variable- the factor that can be adjusted by the experimenter Dependent Variable- the factor that changes as a result of the independent variable Example of Independent Variable- Amount of water given to a plant each week (Daily 3-5 times a week) Dependent Variable- plant growth based on water given • Scientific Theory- a description of nature based on many observations; subject to change when evidence changes Example: Evolution • Scientific Law- a rule that describes a pattern in nature and what will happen under specific conditions Example: Newton’s Laws of Motion DUE Wednesday March 14 at the end of the hour. Email your Slide Presentation to: [email protected]
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