## Unit 1 Packet - Day 1: Scientific Method and our Merit Olympics <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="1" --> - Day 2: Data Collection, Olympics Day! <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="2" --> - Day 3: Scientific Literacy <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="3" --> - Day 4: Review & Envelope Lab <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="4" --> - Day 5: Unit 1 Test & Make up day <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="5" --> --- ## The Scientific Method How would you describe it? --- <img src="/assets/slides/scimethod.png" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; height: 650px; margin: 0 auto;" /> --- #### Different "Experiments" What does the "experimentation" step look like for... - [Economics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ooSSqsB9M) - [Engineering Design](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIV031bnmFA) - [Psychology](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFV71QPvX2I&t=125s) - etc. --- #### 1/3 Detailed Steps of the S.M. 1. **Observation**: Begin by observing a phenomenon or a set of facts that lead to a question. 2. **Question**: Formulate a clear, concise question based on the observations. 3. **Research**: Gather background information to understand the context of the question. --- #### 2/3 Testing the Hypothesis - **Hypothesis**: Propose a tentative explanation or answer to the question. - **Experiment**: Design and conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis. - **Analysis**: Analyze the data collected during the experiment to draw conclusions. --- #### 3/3 Conclusion and Communication 1. **Conclusion**: Determine whether the results support or refute the hypothesis. 2. **Communication**: Share the findings with the scientific community. 3. **Repetition**: Repeat the experiments to verify results and ensure accuracy. --- ## Importance of the Scientific Method - The scientific method is not a linear process; it's iterative. <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="1" --> - It allows for modifications and refinements based on new evidence. <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="2" --> - It helps ensure that scientific knowledge is reliable and accurate. <!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="3" --> --- #### Where do we start? <iframe width="960" height="540" style="margin: 0 auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zFe8eK1aiIU?si=cHiaJjfn-HD_UgwA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen ></iframe> - NOTES: Independent, Dependent, Control Variables - Where are they on the graph? --- ## Kahoot [Link to Kahoot](https://create.kahoot.it/details/8a9ba9ee-1108-4c9b-966d-e5a86853c555)