All scientific discovery begins with a question. Why does the sun move in the sky? Which paper airplane design will fly the farthest? Knowing what question you want to answer will help you know how to design your experiment in order to get that answer.
Notes:
- Slides Presentation: Question Hypothesis Prediction
Group Discussion:
- Why is it important to know what question you are trying to answer in an experiment?
- What is the value of a hypothesis or prediction?
Practice:
- Worksheet: Question Hypothesis Prediction
- Worksheet: Scientific Method Crossword (will continue to work on throughout unit as new information is learned).