Scientific Inquiry

Study Guide

Review the "Jack and Diego" homework worksheet.

Memorize the steps to Scientific Inquiry.

What is a variable?

What is data?

What is an inference?

What is a prediction?

What is a hypothesis?

What is the conclusion?

VIDEOS

Why did the scientists study a bear in hibernation?

What was the problem that the scientists were trying to solve on the coral reef?

LABS

If you add more sugar to a batch of chocolate chip cookies along with more chips and walnuts , would this be fair (controlled)experiment that proved that the addition of sugar made the cookies taste better?

How many variables should be tested at one time? Explain

What was your conclusion in the group lab "Is It True"?

What was the purpose of the lego activity? 

Briefly explain how you set up  the Vernier sensors and Danas to record data.

What was the conclusion to the lab activity" Salt or Fresh"?