Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School

Science 4th Winter 2009

Scientific Method

Science Fair

The first week of April is the Noah Webster Science Fair. You need to start planning your experiment. The first step is reminding yourself of the scientific method – if you don’t know this – your experiment will not valid.

Main Entry: val·id
Pronunciation: 'val-&d
Function: adjective
1 : legally binding
2 : founded on truth or fact

The Task

Learn or relearn the steps and order of the steps of the scientific method, check your learning, then select an experiment and do the initial research in Britannica or World Book Online Encyclopedia.

The Process

1. Introduction of the lesson and listen to international science fair clip.

2. Go into lab and select the link under Scientific Method Overview.

3. Select the practice link and see how much you remember.

4. Go into any of the Science Project Links and select one.

5. Write it on your Science Project Planner

6. Go into Britannica or World Book and do your initial research

7. Take a few notes.

8. Write down which resource you used.

Resources

Introduction to Science Fair

Scientific Method Overview

Scientific Method and Everyday example (Your lights don’t’ go on)

http://hokanson.che.umn.edu/5341/studyGuides/2004/ScientificMethod2Noble.swf

6^th Grade version- try it if you want to:

Scientific Method and Biology (Deer population and Lyme Disease)

http://www.ucopenaccess.org/courses/CPBiology/bio_1_1_1_3.swf

Practice

http://www.karlkapp.com/materials/scientificMethod.swf

6^th Grade version – try it if you want to:

http://bioactive.mrkirkscience.com/01/swfs/ch_01m_c.swf

4^th Grade Science Experiment Websites:

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/recommender_register.php

http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojectideas/a/4thgradeproject.htm

http://www.24hourscienceprojects.com/fourth_grade_science_projects.html

Helpful Website Science Fair Experiment Guide and about Displays

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_guide_index.shtml

How to set up your Science Fair Display Board

Conclusion

You now have a good start on your science fair project OR you now know where to start and have some great resources. Be sure to show your experiment to your teacher to get it approved.

Evaluation

Criteria/Points	1	2	3
Scientific Method	Can describe scientific method	Can restate the steps of the scientific method	Can identify the steps of the scientific method in an experiment
Followed Computer Lab and Library Respect Expectations	Had to be reminded more than twice	Complied with expectations	Displayed Exemplary Behavior

Credits

Mrs. Swarr, LMS, Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School, 2009