Materials: Kit 5: Scientific Method in Action

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Materials: Kit 5: Scientific Method in Action [∞]

Laminated Problem Cards

  1. Removing Coffee Stains
    • Problem: Coffee stains on a white shirt.
    • Hint: Consider using household items like vinegar or baking soda.
  2. Preventing Rust on Tools
    • Problem: Rust forming on gardening tools left outside.
    • Hint: Explore coatings or storage solutions.
  3. Keeping Apples Fresh
    • Problem: Sliced apples turning brown quickly.
    • Hint: Investigate the role of lemon juice or other natural preservatives.
  4. Cleaning Tarnished Silver
    • Problem: Silver jewelry losing its shine.
    • Hint: Look into chemical reactions involving baking soda and aluminum foil.
  5. Getting Chewing Gum Off Shoes
    • Problem: Gum stuck on the sole of a shoe.
    • Hint: Test freezing or dissolving methods.
  6. Melting Ice Faster
    • Problem: Ice taking too long to melt in a cooler.
    • Hint: Experiment with salt or other substances.
  7. Improving Plant Growth
    • Problem: Plants not growing well in certain soil.
    • Hint: Examine soil pH and nutrient levels.
  8. Reducing Static Cling
    • Problem: Clothes sticking together after drying.
    • Hint: Consider fabric softeners or dryer sheets.
  9. Creating a Homemade Lava Lamp
    • Problem: Making an eye-catching, reusable lava lamp.
    • Hint: Investigate oil, water, and effervescent tablets.
  10. Cleaning Cloudy Glassware
  • Problem: Glassware coming out of the dishwasher cloudy.
  • Hint: Test vinegar or rinse aids.
Blank Scientific Method Outline Template
  1. Question
    • What is the problem you are trying to solve or the question you want to answer?
  2. Research
    • What do you already know about this problem?
    • Gather information from reliable sources.
  3. Hypothesis
    • What do you think will happen?
    • Write a clear statement predicting the outcome (e.g., "If I do X, then Y will happen because...").
  4. Experiment
    • Variables: Identify the independent variable (what you change) and dependent variable (what you measure).
    • Materials: List all items needed for the experiment.
    • Procedure: Write step-by-step instructions to test your hypothesis.
  5. Data Collection
    • Record observations and measurements during the experiment.
  6. Conclusion
    • Was your hypothesis correct? Why or why not?
    • Summarize what you learned from the experiment.
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