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The Scientific Method

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The Scientific Method

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Group Sharing Activity

For 10 minutes, discuss in the group the following points: What is the scientific method? What are the steps of the scientific method? Give two reasons why the scientific method is

important. Cite two instances where you have personally

applied the scientific method.Write your answers in a ½ CW bond

paper.

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Group Task: Role Play

In 15 minutes, come up with a role play that depicts the application of the scientific method in an everyday setting.

The role play should be at least three (3) minutes, but not more than six (6) minutes.

CRITERIA:ComprehensionScript/DialoguePlot/StorylineCostume/PropsDelivery/VoiceLength/DurationParticipation

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The Scientific MethodThe scientist’s way of solving a problem.

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What is a scientific method?

• Application of logical process of reasoning to solve a problem

• A step by step process• Could be in a ladder or cyclic in form

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Steps in the Scientific Method

• State the Problem• Make a Hypothesis• Experiment• Gather Data• Analyze the data• Make a conclusion

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How do we get knowledge?

• Scientific Method• Serendipity• Thought Experiments

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Why do we need new knowledge?

• To explain• To solve• To improve life / To create• To satisfy curiosity