1.3 steps in scientific investigation
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notes for science form 1 KBSMTRANSCRIPT
CHAPTER 1 : Introduction to Science
Science Form 1
Prepared by :
En. Muhd Fazli bin DollahBac. Science of Biotechnology, Dip. of Education
Science Teacher
SBP Integrasi Gopeng
SUBTOPICS• 1.1 What is Science?• 1.2 A Science Laboratory• 1.3 Steps in Scientific Investigation• 1.4 Physical Quantities & Their Units• 1.5 Weight & Mass• 1.6 Measuring Tools• 1.7 The Importance of Standard Units
1.3 STEPS IN SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION
LEARNING OUTCOMES
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION• A scientific investigation : a series of steps
done systematically to study a problem or an event.
• Involves the use of one or more science process skills.– Different types of skills, including thinking &
reasoning skills need for scientific investigation.– Examples : Observing, measuring, making
inferences & controlling variables
The sequence of steps in scientific investigation
Identifying the problemWe determine what we want to find out.
Forming a hypothesisTo make a smart guess to explain the problem.
Needs to be tested.
Planning an experimentIdentifying the variables involved.
Determining the materials & apparatusDetermining the procedure to carry out, methods
of collecting & analysing data
Carrying out the experimentControlling the variables
Collecting data through observations & measurements.
Analysing & interpreting dataExplaining the collected data
Giving an explanation.
Making a conclusionState whether the hypothesis is true.
Based on data.
Writing a report on the experimentWriting a report on the experimentPresent the aim, apparatus & procedure, any table/graph
& conclusion in the report.
Format of science reportExperiment : (title)• Problem :• Hypothesis :• Variables :
– Constant variable :– Manipulated variable :– Responding variable :
• Materials/ apparatus :• Procedure :• Result :• Discussion :• Conclusion :
EXERCISE 1.3Textbook page