Questions about the scientific method

Scientific Method Worksheet

1.    List and describe the steps of the scientific method.

2.    Describe the pillbug, including its classification and its
structure. (Or the type of organism you are using)

3.    Describe how the slug or your organisms displayed behaviors
that would

        a.    protect it from predators.

 

        b.    help it acquire food

 

        c.    protect it in its environment.

d. allow interaction with its environment

4. When the pillbug crawls on you hand, how does it feel or how does it
act?

 

4.    Insert the data that was received for the following table:

        Make your table and insert the data from your experiments


       a.    Table 1.1 - Preferred Direction of Motion 
(example)

 

Pillbug # Direction Moved Comment

















Average



       b,    Table 1.2 - Slug's Speed

 

Pillbug # Centimeters Traveled Time Average Speed (cm/min.)

























    c.    Table 1.3 - Hypotheses About Pillbug's Reaction to
Common Substances NOTICE: Sand and water are the controls. You need at
least 3 powders and 3 liquids, in addition to the controls

 

Substance Hypothesis About Pillbug's Reaction Reasoning for Hypothesis

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d.   Table 1.4 - Experimental Procedure:  Pillbug's Reaction to
Common Substances

 

 

Substance Tested Pillbug' s  Reaction  Did reaction support or reject
hypothesis Reason why pillbug reacted same or differently.













































Conclusion

    What factors caused the pillbug to be attracted to or repelled by
a substance?

 

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN LABORATORY REVIEW 1, PAGE 8 -- #3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8, 9