Method Mystery Notes METHOD MASTERY
Scientific Method Guided Notes
NAME:
DATE:
CLASS:
INTRO
Steps scientists use to problems or answer .
OBSERVE
of something using the 5 .
QUESTION
What do you want to ?
RESEARCH
Find out information about the being investigated.
HYPOTHESIS
"If... then..."
A "if...then..." statement that predicts the of the investigation.
EXPERIMENT
Must have very procedures. Helps you find out the to the question.
ANALYZE
Make a to help you notice patterns/trends in the .
CONCLUDE
analyzing data, summarize and the results of the investigation.
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Method Mystery Answer Key METHOD MASTERY
Teacher Answer Key
TEACHER ANSWER KEY
For instructional reference only
INTRO
Steps scientists use to solve problems or answer questions.
OBSERVE
Descriptions of something using the 5 senses.
QUESTION
What do you want to investigate?
RESEARCH
Find out information about the topic being investigated.
HYPOTHESIS
"If... then..."
A testable "if...then..." statement that predicts the outcome of the investigation.
EXPERIMENT
Must have very detailed procedures. Helps you find out the answer to the question.
ANALYZE
Make a graph to help you notice patterns/trends in the data.
CONCLUDE
After analyzing data, summarize and discuss the results of the investigation.
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Walking Water Exit Ticket WALKING WATER CHALLENGE
Scientific Method Exit Ticket
NAME:
DATE:
CLASS:
The Rainbow Experiment
We set up 7 cups in a row: 3 with colored water (Red , Yellow , Blue ) and 4 empty cups in between. Folded paper towels connect each cup to the next. Let's apply our scientific method steps to explore what happens!
Red
Empty
Yellow
Empty
Blue
Step 3: Question
What are we trying to find out?
State the main question we want to investigate when we connect these colored jars using paper towels:
Q:
Step 5: Hypothesis
Make an "If... then..." statement
Predict what will happen to the water levels and colors in the empty cups over time.
IF we connect the cups of colored water with dry paper towels,
THEN
Step 7: Analyze Data
Predict the Color Outcomes
As the water travels and mixes in the empty cups, what secondary colors will appear? Complete the color formulas below:
Red + Yellow =
Yellow + Blue =
Blue + Red =
Step 8: Conclude
What makes the water walk?
Explain how the water is able to move upwards against gravity through the paper towels (Hint: think about how trees get water!).
A:
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Walking Water Exit Key WALKING WATER CHALLENGE
Teacher Answer Key
TEACHER ANSWER KEY
For grading reference only
The Rainbow Experiment
We set up 7 cups in a row: 3 with colored water (Red , Yellow , Blue ) and 4 empty cups in between. Folded paper towels connect each cup to the next. Let's apply our scientific method steps to explore what happens!
Red
Empty
Yellow
Empty
Blue
Step 3: Question
What are we trying to find out?
State the main question we want to investigate when we connect these colored jars using paper towels:
Sample Question: How does water travel from one cup to another using paper towels, and what color changes will happen when they mix?
Step 5: Hypothesis
Make an "If... then..." statement
Predict what will happen to the water levels and colors in the empty cups over time.
IF we connect the cups of colored water with dry paper towels,
THEN water will travel up the towels, fill the empty cups, and mix to create orange, green, and purple colors.
Step 7: Analyze Data
Predict the Color Outcomes
As the water travels and mixes in the empty cups, what secondary colors will appear? Complete the color formulas below:
Red + Yellow = ORANGE
Yellow + Blue = GREEN
Blue + Red = PURPLE
Step 8: Conclude
What makes the water walk?
Explain how the water is able to move upwards against gravity through the paper towels (Hint: think about how trees get water!).
Key Scientific Concept: Water moves up paper towels through capillary action. This is because the water molecules stick to the paper fibers (adhesion) and to each other (cohesion), pulling water upward into empty spaces just like tree roots pulling water from soil!
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Walking Water Accommodated Ticket WALKING WATER CHALLENGE
Exit Ticket • Scaffolded Support Version
NAME:
DATE:
CLASS:
Bell Ringer
Initial Thought
Before starting: Do you think water can travel upwards? Fill in the blank using a prediction:
I predict the water will (climb / stop) up the dry paper towel.
WORD BANK (Spelling & Writing Support)
Capillary Action Paper Towel Mix / Mixed Orange Green Purple Water Gravity
Step 3: Question
What are we trying to find out?
Fill in the blanks to complete our investigation question (Hint: use words from the word bank!):
Can colored travel upwards through dry s to fill the empty cups?
Step 5: Hypothesis
Make an "If... then..." statement
Complete the prediction below with correct spelling and punctuation:
IF we connect the cups of colored water with dry paper towels,
THEN the water will travel and to create new s.
Step 7: Analyze Data
Color Mixing Outcomes
Which secondary color will appear? Write the correct word from our Word Bank:
Red + Yellow =
Yellow + Blue =
Blue + Red =
Step 8: Conclude
What makes the water walk?
Water travels upwards against gravity through the tiny gaps in the paper towel fibers. This special process is called:
The movement of water through the paper towels is called .
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