In this video, Paul Andersen explains how scientists analyze data and evaluate evidence. He starts with a description of data and how it must be properly displayed. He then describes types of data in each of the four big ideas. He...

Paul Andersen explains patterns and describes why pattern recognition is an important skill in science and engineering. He begins by discussing patterns in nature, including snowflakes, flower petals, seasons and nucleotides in DNA. He...

Mr. Andersen gives a brief description of the scientific method.

Observe the characteristics and behavior of sea lions while watching kids use the scientific method to find out if changing a sea lion's diet will affect the amount of time it hunts and plays.

Compare and contrast three different sailing directions: running, broad reach and close hauled. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out which of these is the fastest sailing direction and why.

Compare and contrast different materials that can be used to build a house. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out if you can use straw bales to build houses.

Observe how rivers meander and how the water deposits rocks and pebbles on the inside of each curve. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out how rivers affect the earth's surface.

Examine the factors that make a waterslide more fun, and watch kids use the scientific method to determine what makes a great waterslide.

Explore mass and weight while watching kids use the scientific method to figure out how to form the best tug o' war team. [5:23]

Observe kids building a snow cave, and see how they use the scientific method to find out how snow can keep people warm.

Observe the common characteristics of sinkholes while watching kids use the scientific method to find out how sinkholes form.

Discover how motocross racers are able to jump and land safely. Watch two young motocross racers use the scientific method to figure out how their body positions affect their jumps. [6:55]

This lesson will cover the elements that constitute scientific research in general, and particularly in psychology, by identifying basic research design concepts.

Explore the relationship between mass, speed and distance while watching kids use the scientific method to find out if people with longer legs can kick a soccer ball farther.