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Lesson 1.3: Review of the Scientific Method

In this lesson, we review the Scientific Method and take a closer look at what each step actually means — beyond just memorizing the order. We begin with a whole-class activity where students work together to build the scientific method using key vocabulary terms, discussing how observations lead to questions, hypotheses, experiments, data analysis, and revision. Special attention is given to steps students often find challenging, such as analyzing data and understanding why unsupported hypotheses are still valuable. The lesson also includes a thought experiment known as “Buttered Cats”, which helps illustrate how the scientific method can be applied to unusual (and humorous) situations — emphasizing that science is about careful thinking, not just experiments. By the end of the lesson, students should understand that the scientific method is: -A process, not a straight line -Used for problem solving, not just lab experiments -Something everyone uses, not just scientists in research labs Key topics in this lesson: -Observations (qualitative vs. quantitative) -Questions and testable hypotheses -Experimental design and variables -Analyzing data and revising hypotheses Associated assignment: Students complete a short writing task describing how they have applied (or attempted to apply) the scientific method in their own lives. This video is part of Unit 1 and serves as a foundation for all future labs and investigations.