TAKS Objective 1

Scientific Method

While there is no one way to study science, a generalized method for conducting science has the following elements:

Observation - If you are going to study nature, you must first see what nature does.

Generating a model and testable hypothesis - The model is an initial set of statement that detail how you think the system operates, based on your observation. The hypothesis is a prediction from your model that you can test in some type of controlled environment.

Experimentation - The test of the model occurs in experiments in which you can control certain variables to see how nature responds.

Creation of a theory (based on data) - After the testing phase, you are now ready to make a stronger statement about how the system operates. Your experiments might also allow you to quantify certain aspects of your model.

Application of the theory (conclusion) - Your theory should now allow you to make more predictions about the system. These new hypotheses can be tested with other experiments.

Go to the following link http://classroom.springisd.org/webs/nancyn/science_taks_information.htm
Open the TAKS Objective 1 tab, review the powerpoint presentation.

Design an experiment based on the scientific method. We have done this in class but you can just list the steps and explain each step with 2-3 sentences. Save your file (or your flash drive) or you can e-mail it to me at myscienceclass@yahoo.com.