The Scientific method

The Scientific method

This is a list of seven headings that are used in scientific experiments. 

Aim: Allows people who read it to understand what the experiment is about.

Hypothesis: An educated guess of what you think will happen.

Equipment: The materials required for the experiment.

Method : Step by Step instructions detailing exactly how it will be carried out.

Results: The data found from the investigation. 

Discussion:  This is where you would discuss your findings.

Conclusion: Interpret the results. It is here you would outline whether or not you met the hypothesis.

Lighting your hands

Aim: To listen to the teachers instructions while using safe practice in the science lab.

Hypothesis: There will be flames coming from your hands.

Equipment:

1. Bunsen burner tube
2. Gas
3. Detergent
4. Water

Method:

1. Put some water into a container and squirt in some detergent.
2. Connect the gas hose to the taps and make gas bubbles in the water.
3. Rub cold water on your hands, wrist and up to your elbows.
4. Scoop up the bubbles in the container into the palm of your cupped hands.
5. Stand with your hands reaching out in front of you, with your palms and bubbles facing up.
6. Light your hands.
7. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

Safety: If you want to stop the fire you can open your palms and drop the fire to the floor.Results: the hands of the person burst into flames without burning their hands.

Discussion: The gas in the bubbles burned.

Conclusion: The safety glasses and equipment like water on your wrists stopped anyone from getting burnt. By listening to the teachers instructions the method was clear.