Scientific Method---Brain Pop Jr.

What is the scientific method?

• A book of rules

• A set of steps to help scientists answer questions

• A laboratory

• A measuring cup

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Which happens FIRST in the scientific method?

• Moby does his experiment.

• Moby thinks of a question he wants to ask.

• Moby makes a prediction to answer the question.

• Moby records his data.

Answer explanation

Before Moby does an experiment, he needs to make a _____ about what will happen.

Answer explanation

A hypothesis is a prediction.

Scientists need to record ACCURATE data. What does ACCURATE mean? Choose the 2 correct answers.

Use a dictionary to help you find the answer.

• correct

• scientific method

• right

• prediction

Answer explanation

You could have googled the answer.

Scientists collect and record DATA during their experiment. What is DATA? Choose the 2 correct answers.

Use Learner's Dictionary to find the answer.

• facts

• information

• steps

• snakes

Answer explanation

REMEMBER, it is okay if your experiment the most important thing is to record your results.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What happens AFTER you observe and record data?

• You plan the experiment.

• You look at the data and draw a conclusion.

• You ask a question.

• You make a prediction.

Answer explanation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which step happens LAST in the scientific method?

• Moby asks a question.

• Moby makes a hypothesis.

• Moby shares what he learned.

• Moby plans and does his experiment.

Answer explanation

By sharing your results from your experiment, you can learn from what other people did right or wrong.

What could scientists do to make sure their results were correct?

• Repeat the experiment to see if they get the same results.

• Make new predictions.

• Ask different questions.

• Change the data.