Objectives: to analyze the scientific method
BIG QUESTIONS?
What is inquiry?
What science tools do we use?
How do scientist work?
Scientist are those who study the world around them. They do this by inquiring. INQUIRY means asking questions and looking for answers. Scientist inquier about everything, from the plants to the moon. You are a scientist too?
The first thing a scientist does is ask a question. Scientist observe by using their senses. Sometimes scientist can use what they observe to predict what will happen. Then, they try to discover the answer. Scientist will do this as they classify, compare and contrast. Scientist will also use many different tools. A tool is something that is used to do work. Some tools scientist use are: thermometer, a meterstick, safety goggles, ruler, a pan balance and a measuring cup. As scientist try to find the answer they record the steps they take to answer questions. Scientist reach a conclusion. A conclusion is what you decide after you think about all that you have learned. Once scientist find the answer they share what they learn.
