Scientific Method in Action
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Learn the steps of the scientific method!
Scientists conduct experiments to gather information that will prove or disprove their hypotheses. Chapters explain how experiments are set up with controls and variables, how to write up observations, ways to accurately record data for analysis, and the importance of repeating experiments and comparing results. An example experiment illustrates step by step how students can go about running an experiment for their own science project. Science Content, Sidebars, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.
"Present Your Findings. Sharing what you have learned through presentations, reports, or by participating in a science fair is the final step in the scientific method. Chapters explain techniques for assembling a presentation or report, including creating graphic organizers and models as visual aids. Readers will also learn how pooling knowledge is important to collaboration and scientific discovery."--Provided by publisher.
The focus in this book is on the first step of the scientific method. Readers will learn how to identify a topic that interests them and to narrow it down to a more specific question that they want to answer. They will learn how to make scientific observations, form scientific questions, conduct research, sort evidence and how to put all of these elements together to reach a hypothesis for a science project.