Scientific Method

Step 1. Ask a question

Scientific Method

Step 2. State a hypothesis

Step 3. Conduct an experiment

Step 4. Analyze the results

Step 5. Make a conclusion

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Definition: A method of procedure consisting systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.

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Activity: Scientific Method

EXPERIMENT

OBSERVE

DOCUMENT

PONDER

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• Make a list of the physical properties of the fish.

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• Observe the behavior of the fish on the surface of the table and in the palm of the hand.  

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• Ask a question.

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• Formulate different hypotheses.

Activity: Scientific Method

Potential ideas

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Heat

Light

Magnetism

Moisture

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Experiment 1: Heat

Experiment 2:

Exposure to Light

Experiment 3: Magnetism

Experiment 4:

Moisture

• The material is a polymer called polyacrylate which absorbs small amounts of moisture.

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• The side of the fish that is exposed to moisture will expand while the other side will not expand, causing the fish to move.

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• As the polymer dries, the fish will remain flat on the surface again.

Conclusion

The Fortune Telling Fish works by absorption of water from people’s hands.

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So what does the behavior of the fish reveal on the palm of the hand?

Based on the results obtained, is this statement justified?

In the back of the packaging it is stated that the behavior of the fish reveals the mood of the person touching it.

• The scientific method is fundamental for formal research at any level.

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• The applications of the scientific method are extensive and can be used by everyone.  

• Any person who learns more about how something behaves in nature is applying the scientific method in his daily life.

Current uses and future applications