Thursday, Jan. 15 - Scientific Method - A Closer Look

Learn about the "scientific method" of experimentation through accounts of actual scientific research and the factors involved in real scientific processes, from the NOVA program Percy Julian: Forgotten Genius.

After viewing its assigned video, each group identify two or more specific examples from the video that either support or refute its earlier description. for example:

1. What motivated the scientist(s) to investigate a question?
2. What ideas did the scientist(s) begin with?
3. Did the scientist(s) make a prediction before gathering evidence?
4. What evidence did the scientist(s) gather?
5. What procedure did the scientist(s) follow?