SCIENTIFIC
METHOD
Lesson Objectives
Define the steps of the
scientific method.
Explain the importance of each
step in the scientific method.
Perform a simple experiment
following the scientific
method.
‘’Curiosity kills the cat”
‘’Siya ay Kasyensya’’
‘’Siya ay Kasyensya’’
Gregor Johann Mendel
is known as the father of
genetics. He discovered
the fundamental law of
inheritance.
‘’Little Scienctist”
After watching the
The class will be divided experiment, each
into 5 groups. The group member of the group
can use phones to search must share also their
for simple experiments and understanding of the
watch it together with their expirement. Each group
group will now present the
process of their chosen
expirement following
the scientific method
but with a twist.
What is
Scientific
Method?
Scientific Method
the process of objectively establishing facts
through testing and experimentation. The
basic process involves making an observation,
forming a hypothesis, making a prediction,
conducting an experiment and finally
analyzing the results.
Scientific Method Procedures
OBSERVATION
OBSERVATION
the action or process of observing something or
someone carefully or in order to gain information
USING THE 5 SENSES
CREATING QUESTION
CREATING QUESTION
Everything starts with curiosity!
Scientists make observations about the
natural world and wonder why things
happen the way they do. This curiosity
translates into a focused question that
can be investigated through scientific
methods.
BACKGROUND RESEARCH
Before diving into experiments, conduct
research first about what's already known
about the topic. This helps them build
upon existing knowledge and avoid
repeating past mistakes. Libraries,
scientific journals, and online databases
are goldmines for background
information.
FORM A HYPOTHESIS
Based on your research and observations,
you can formulate a hypothesis. This is a
testable explanation for what you think
might be causing the phenomenon you're
observing. A good hypothesis is specific,
measurable, and falsifiable, meaning it
can be proven wrong through
experiments.
DESIGN AN EXPERIMENT
You design an experiment to test your
hypothesis. The experiment should be
controlled, meaning you isolate variables
that might affect the outcome. You also
need a control group that doesn't
experience the variable you're testing,
providing a baseline for comparison.
COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA
During the experiment, you meticulously
collect data and record your
observations. This data could be
numerical measurements, qualitative
observations, or a combination of both.
Once collected, you analyze the data to
see if it supports your hypothesis.
DRAW CONCLUSIONS
After analyzing the data, it's time to
draw conclusions. Do your findings
support your original hypothesis? Or
do they suggest a need to modify it
or start fresh with a new one?
COMMUNICATE RESULTS
Science is a collaborative effort. Scientists
share their findings through research papers,
presentations, and conferences. This allows for
peer review, where other scientists can
scrutinize the research and ensure its validity.
Additionally, sharing knowledge opens doors
for further investigation and builds upon the
scientific body of knowledge.
The scientific method is cyclical. The
conclusions you draw from an
experiment might lead to new questions
and a whole new round of investigation.
It's a continuous process of refining our
understanding of the world through
observation, experimentation, and
analysis.
