Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to develop questions and hypotheses to be investigated scientifically.

Materials and Prep

Materials:

• Paper
• Pen or pencil
• Access to a computer or library for research

Prep:

• Read about the scientific method and how to form hypotheses
• Think of a topic or question you are curious about

Activities

1. Brainstorming: Think about a topic that interests you and write down questions you have about it.

2. Research: Use the internet or library to gather information related to your questions.

3. Formulating Hypotheses: Based on your research, make educated guesses about the answers to your questions.

Talking Points

• What is a question in science?

  "In science, questions are the starting point of discovery. They help us explore the unknown."

• Why is it important to have a hypothesis?

  "A hypothesis gives us a direction for our investigation. It's like making an educated guess before conducting experiments."

• How can we test a hypothesis?

  "We test hypotheses by designing experiments that will either support or refute our initial guess."

• What happens if our hypothesis is wrong?

  "Even if our hypothesis is wrong, we learn something new from the experiment. It's all part of the scientific process."