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Scientific Method Worksheet 10th Grade Biology
Scientific Method Worksheet 10th Grade Biology
1. scientific method
A method or procedure consisting in systematically observation, measurement, and experiment,
and the formulation, testing, and modificaron of hypotheses.
2. independent variable
Is the variable that you have control over, what you can choose and manipulate.
3. dependent variable
Is the possible outcome of the experiment, the effect.
4. testable questions
Are al ways about changing one thing to see what the effect is on another thing.
5. hypothesis
An interpretation of a practical situation or condition taken as the ground for action.
Application:
Marcie is trying a new cookie recipe. She wants to see if the amount of baking powder she
uses will make the cookies rise more. She makes three batches of cookies and changes the
amount of baking powder for each batch.
The Batch's
8. What are 2 things that must remain constant for this experiment?
How is the baking power the responsable of the rise from the cookie?
*Make an observation
*Form a hyphotesis
*Make a conclusion
Application: Match the letter to the correct step of the scientific method.
E Ask a testable question A. Adding calcium and magnesium to the animal food did
increase the animal’s growth. The hypothesis is supported.
c Form a hypothesis
C. If small doses of calcium and magnesium are added to animal
food, then the animal’s growth will increase because calcium
and magnesium are important minerals for growing.
D.
B Conduct an experiment
Average growth over 1 month period
Food with minerals 10% growth increase
Food without minerals 5% growth increase
D Analyze the results
E. Does adding minerals to an animal’s food affect their growth?
b. I think that 5 hour energy will help me stay awake in class. They say it has caffeine so it
might keep me awake.
c. If I add 5 hour energy to my breakfast routine, then my heart rate will increase because
5 hour energy is full of caffeine.
True or False?
_____T_____ Testable questions contain a cause and effect relationship.
_____F_____ Most people use the scientific method in their everyday lives.
_____T_____ A scientist examining the area mold spores is collecting qualitative data.
Can you think of reasons why someone would not agree with this
claim?
Because isnt true due to the info in the board.
The scientific method in our everyday lives: Reflect on how people use the scientific
method in their everyday lives. Create a scenario or scene where a non-scientist is applying
the scientific method in an everyday situation. Be sure to explain the situation clearly,
identifying all steps of the scientific method.
1. Make an observation: The baby will see/find a candy on the floor and probable wants to
2. Form a hypothesis: (Baby Perspective) If this is of the size of my hand, then it fits in my
mouth.
3. Test the hypothesis: The baby puts the candy in his mouth.
5. Make a conclusion: (Baby perspective) It actually fits in my mouth but.. This tastes So