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Bowling Method

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Description

Learn science through bowling! In the Bowling Method, players launch bowling balls with different masses to discover how speed and movement change on the lane. Through observation, experimentation, and data analysis, students learn the steps of the scientific method in an interactive and fun way. Each game generates data that players use to build hypotheses, analyze results, and draw evidence-based conclusions. Experiment, compare results, and think like a scientist!

Vocabulary Words

investigation

quantitative data

qualitative data

theory

prediction

observations

hypothesis

variables

experimental data

experiment

controlled variable

trial

empirical evidence

graph

independent variable

dependent variable

conclusion

scientific method

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Scientific Method. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

A step in the scientific method is asking a scientific question based on observations of phenomena in the world.

Scientific questions are questions that can be answered with appropriate empirical evidence.

A controlled variable is something that remains the same in each trial of an experiment.

An independent variable is something that the scientist modifies in the experiment.

A dependent variable is something that the scientist measures in response to a change in an independent variable.

A trial is a single test of the variables that occurs during an experiment.

Many experiments have multiple trials.

When planning an experiment, scientists determine how measurements will be recorded.

When planning an experiment, scientists determine a specific procedure to follow.

Qualitative data are descriptions that can be observed but not measured precisely.

Quantitative data can be measured precisely using standard units.

During an investigation, data are measured and recorded.

Scientists may need to revise an experimental design to produce data that meet the goals of the investigation.

Data can be represented in tables or graphical displays.

Analyzing data from an experiment is a part of the scientific process.

Data can be analyzed to determine relationships between variables.

Scientists can communicate the results of their work in many ways, such as oral presentations, written reports, graphs, and charts.

A conclusion is a summary statement that compares the hypothesis in an investigation with the actual results.

A step in the scientific method is to draw a conclusion supported by evidence, scientific ideas, and theories.

A variable is a part of an experiment that is observed and/or changed.

A step in the scientific method is planning and carrying out an investigation to test a hypothesis.

A hypothesis is an educated guess about the answer to a scientific question based on observations and scientific principles.

A step in the scientific method is developing a hypothesis.

Empirical evidence is data gathered from measurements in an experiment.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What do you think is the first step in a scientific experiment or investigation? After scientists have conducted an experiment and have drawn conclusions based on the data, what might it be important to do as a final step?

After the Game

What are the steps of the scientific method? How is a hypothesis developed? What is a controlled variable and what is its purpose? What should a conclusion include?

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