Scientific Method
Webquest
This webquest will assist students in Science in grade 7 to learn the
scientific way of solving problems through the use of Science Method. Students will become familiar with how,
why, when, and where Scientific Method is used. Students will acquire knowledge of the five steps of
Scientific Method in preparation of completing future science projects.
Introduction
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Understanding Scientific Method is the key to solving problems. This method can be used to solve
problems in all areas of academics and in your personal life. Scientists from Socrates to Einstein to
Hawking have used science method to solve some of the universe's toughest
problems. In actually, great
thinkers of the past and the present in all disciplines have used this method
to create inventions, solve problems, identify the heavenly bodies, and
anything else you can think of.
You will discover the five steps of Scientific Method and you will be
able to understand how these steps will apply to your science project. In future weeks, you will have to solve
a problem of your own using these steps.
Task
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You are a researcher.
You need to create an outline that you will use in this unit as resource
material on Scientific Method.
This outline will consist of three essential parts. First, you will need to define
Scientific Method. Secondly, you
will list and describe the five steps of Scientific Method. Lastly, you will give a brief history
of the use and formal introduction of Scientific Method. You will also create a graphic
organizer of the material you have researched.
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Use these resources below to complete the activities below. Do not go to these links until you have read the activities.
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General Information |
Scientific Method Steps |
Historical Uses |
Graphic Organizers |
Evaluations |
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Starting with Activity 1, work your way through the three activities,
following all instructions and guidelines. You will be using the resources above. Some of these resources are difficult
and others are easy. Please
challenge yourself with your choices.
They are not listed in any particular order. In order to complete the following activities, you will need
to visit more than one or all of the websites listed.
ACTIVITY 1: Using the links under the General Information category above, define Scientific Method. Make sure you add your notes to your outline. Also include the URLs of the sites you visited.
ACTIVITY 2: Using the links under Scientific Method Steps, list and describe the steps of scientific method in your outline that you find. Include the URLs you visited.
ACTIVITY 3: Using the links under Historical Uses, compare how other scientists solved problems with the Scientific Method. Make that comparison a part of your outline. Include the URLs you visited.
ACTIVITY 4: Create a graphic organizer, chart, graph, or other visual using the links above of the Scientific Method. Don't forget to add this original drawing to your outline. Include the URLs you visited.
ACTIVITY 5: Take the two quizzes at the links you find in the resource evaluation section. Submit your answers online and record your score on your outline. Include the URLs you visited.
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Standards
The table below contains an overview of the various assignments required in each activity. Ask for help including the email link if you need.
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Activity 1 |
Complete Activity 1 on your outline. Make sure you list the URLs of the websites you chose on your outline. Email your findings to your teacher. Use "Webquest Activity #1 (and your last name, first initial)" on the subject line. |
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Activity 2 |
Choose four websites to examine. List and describe the steps of scientific method. Record these answers on your outline. Email your answers to your teacher. Use "Webquest Activity #2 (and your last name, first initial)" on the subject line. |
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Activity 3 |
Complete Activity 2 on your outline. Make sure you list the URLs of the websites you chose on your outline. Email your findings on the historical uses to your teacher. Use "Webquest Activity #3 (and your last name, first initial)" on the subject line. |
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Activity 4 |
The organizer you create should be handed in to Mrs. Jernigan when the entire webquest is finished. Please make sure your name, date, and class hour is on the top of your paper. |
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Activity 5 |
Record your score on your outline. Email your scores to your teacher. Use "Webquest Activity #5 (and your last name, first initial)" on the subject line. |
Conclusion
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You now should have learned what Scientific Method is, how it was used by
scientists through history, and why it is used today. You have listed the five steps of scientific method, what
they are and how to use them. As
you continue through this unit, your will apply the knowledge you have learned
through this webquest to your own science project.
Good work. I know this has
been challenging to many of you.
Your hard work and dedication to Scientific Method will help you
throughout your lives in solving academic and life's problems.
For those of you who wish to continue researching Scientific Method, you
may look into the work of Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, or Stephen Hawking and
write or create a display of how they used Scientific Method to make their
valuable contributions to this world.
Illinois State Science Goals:
11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.
13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
Illinois State Technology Goals:
#3: Technology productivity tools.
#6: Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools.
Illinois Technology Performance Indicators:
#5: Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.
District Objectives:
#11A: Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
#13A: Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
#13B: Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
Last updated January 2003 (lj)
Questions or Problems? Contact Laura Jernigan
Based on Bernie Dodge's WebQuest template.