Using the Scientific Method in My Science Fair Project

1. Using the Scientific Method in My Science Fair Project Miss Jamie OC Elementary School

2. Let’s Learn about the scientific method 1. Question 2. Hypothesis 3. Prediction 4. Testing 5. Results

3. Question • The question you ask must have a concrete answer that can be found by conducting an experiment. Why do highway trucks pour sand on icy roads in the winter? Return

4. Hypothesis • A testable explanation that answers your question. I know that salt is used to melt ice and I think that sand is used for the same reason. Return

5. Prediction • If your hypothesis is true, what will happen when you perform your experiment? If my hypothesis is true, an ice cube with sand on it will melt faster than a bare ice cube. Return

6. Testing • List the materials you use and the steps for the experiment • Show the data you collect Materials: ice cubes, sand, watch Steps: I sprinkled sand on one ice cube and left the other bare. I timed how long it took for each cube to melt. Data: Each ice cube took one hour to melt. Return

7. Results • What happened when you performed your experiment? My hypothesis was wrong, because the sanded ice didn’t melt faster. They must use sand for a different reason. Return