Scientific Processes and Lesson Plan on Catapults
Module 1 Science Processes
Scientific Process Definition Science Activity
Observing The process of gathering information using all appropriate senses instruments that extend the senses. Collecting data on classmates, students walk around the classroom and make observations about eye and hair color of their classmates.
Classifying Grouping objects or organisms according to one or more common properties. Classifying plants by features of plant life.
Communicating Record observations in multiple ways and present them to others. Students can record the data found in their observation activity and communicate the eye and hair colors they observed in the classroom.
Measuring Measure variables using a variety of instruments and standard and nonstandard units. Give students various measuring tools and ask them to measure various things in the classroom.
Predicting Make a projection of what the outcome of an investigation will be using data and patterns. Prediction worksheet: look at the pictures on the left side, draw a picture and write about what you predict will happen next.
Inferring Describing a potential conclusion based on observation and prior knowledge. Science Mystery Bags: Students are asked to use sense of smell, hearing, and touch to infer what is in each mystery bag.
Identifying & Controlling Variables Recognizing a system’s variables and manipulating the variables to control the system’s outcome. Bread Mold Activity: Students will identify and control the variables that cause bread mold.
Formulating & Testing Hypotheses Make a statement to guide and investigation. Test that statement for its truth. Formulate hypotheses for what conditions cause the bread to mold, and then test the hypotheses to see if they are correct.
Interpreting Data Recognize patterns and associations within a system of data. Using scientific graphs to share data, as well as understand data represented in graph form.
Defining Operationally Creating a
Scientific Process Definition Science Activity
Observing The process of gathering information using all appropriate senses instruments that extend the senses. Collecting data on classmates, students walk around the classroom and make observations about eye and hair color of their classmates.
Classifying Grouping objects or organisms according to one or more common properties. Classifying plants by features of plant life.
Communicating Record observations in multiple ways and present them to others. Students can record the data found in their observation activity and communicate the eye and hair colors they observed in the classroom.
Measuring Measure variables using a variety of instruments and standard and nonstandard units. Give students various measuring tools and ask them to measure various things in the classroom.
Predicting Make a projection of what the outcome of an investigation will be using data and patterns. Prediction worksheet: look at the pictures on the left side, draw a picture and write about what you predict will happen next.
Inferring Describing a potential conclusion based on observation and prior knowledge. Science Mystery Bags: Students are asked to use sense of smell, hearing, and touch to infer what is in each mystery bag.
Identifying & Controlling Variables Recognizing a system’s variables and manipulating the variables to control the system’s outcome. Bread Mold Activity: Students will identify and control the variables that cause bread mold.
Formulating & Testing Hypotheses Make a statement to guide and investigation. Test that statement for its truth. Formulate hypotheses for what conditions cause the bread to mold, and then test the hypotheses to see if they are correct.
Interpreting Data Recognize patterns and associations within a system of data. Using scientific graphs to share data, as well as understand data represented in graph form.
Defining Operationally Creating a
References: Bass, Joel E., Contant, Terry L., & Carin, Arthur A. (2009). Teaching Science as Inquiry, 11th Edition. Pearson Education, Inc. Boston, MA. Burris, Tamar. (2012). Discovery Education. Lesson Plan Library: Motion, Forces, Energy, & Electricity. Retrieved on September 28, 2012, from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/ teachers/free-lesson-plans/motion-forces-energy-and-electricity.cfm.