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Published: Jan 8, 2022 · Modified: Nov 30, 2022 by Julie
Printable Scientific Method Worksheets
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Kids of all ages love conducting science experiments as part of their science education. Use these scientific method worksheets to teach about the steps of the scientific method.
Also as templates when your kids are doing their own experiments.
If you are looking for some basic worksheets to use with your kids then check out the resrouces described below.
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You can download the printable pack at the bottom of this post. Simply use the table of contents below to skip ahead to the printables.
Diagram Worksheet
Basics of scientific method, scientific method template, starting with a question, conduct research, making a prediction, materials list and safety, results of the experiment, bonus coloring sheet, additional science printables, terms of use.
You can use the diagram sheets with elementary students and middle school aged kids. I made two versions, one a guided cut and paste along with a blank diagram.
The image below shows the cut and paste version which comes with printable pictures to go along with each of the steps.
When you download the free printable pack, you will get access to both versions of the printable chart.
1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students can practice the scientific method steps with the guided cut and paste worksheet.
While older children in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade can use the blank version to write and draw their own illustrations.
However, you know your kids best and can use either sheet with any of the ages listed above!
Even high school aged kids can benefit from a quick review of the different steps of the scientific method before conducting a scientific investigation.
Either sheet would be a great way to introduce the method as part of an introductory lesson.
The core of the scientific method is that it is a process to be explored , not just memorized.
If you have ever made an observation which then sparked a question, then you know what I am talking about.
Working through a problem using a series of steps is the basic idea behind the this method.
The nature of science is to use data collected from an experiment to answer a question.
Often times, the results spark more questions and then lead to more scientific investigations. Which is awesome!
For ideas and science concepts to explore by grade, check out the Next Generation Science Standards .
Now the fun part begins...designing and conducting experiments with your kids. The best way for children to learn the scientific method is to actually practice the scientific process!
Keep it simple and try out this cloud experiment with your kids. Or let them plan and design their own science experiment using this worksheet to record their process.
If you are looking to explore different variables, this apple browning experiment is a fun option. Or even try making a cloud in a jar together!
This worksheet keeps it simple. My goal was to make a basic template that will not overwhelm budding young scientists.
I did not include spaces for kids to record dependent variables, independent variable, and the control group.
However, if your kids are ready for that next step, they can write down the different variables in a science notebook.
On the top of the printable is room for your kids to write the question they want to explore. This usually is sparked by an observation.
For example, you may notice a new plant turning yellow in the window. Your kids may come up with a few questions based off of that observation:
- What causes a plant to turn yellow?
- Will over watering turn a plant's leaves yellow?
- Can under watering make the leaves yellow?
- If a plant needs nutrients will its leaves turn yellow?
Any one of these questions can be turned into a scientific inquiry. Have your kids write down their question in the space provided.
In the space to the right of the question is room two record some research. Books, online articles, and even asking other people what they know is considered research.
Encourage your kids to write a few short points they learned through their research in that space.
This step is often missing on scientific method worksheets, but I really feel that this step is important.
Even having a quick conversation with a young child will help them to build a better understanding about what they are going to explore in the experiment.
Making first hand connections to what you are learning about is the difference between simply going through the motions and understanding the scientific process.
In a true scientific inquiry, the hypothesis would be written as an "If...then..." statement. But again, we are keeping it simple here.
Give your kids time to make a prediction. What do they think will happen? They can even write down why they think that will happen.
Going back to the yellowing plant scenario, maybe they predict that giving a plant too much water will cause its leaves to turn yellow.
Perfect, have them write that down.
To see if their hypothesis is correct, your kids will carry out an experiment.
On the worksheet there is room to record the supplies they will need along with any safety tips they should follow.
These are both usually written in list form. Along with each supply, make sure they write how many of each item is needed.
Example: 4 potted plants
You can either come up with your own experiment or find one online or a book.
Here is where your kids will write down the steps for their experiment. This is a numbered list written in the correct order.
I like to think of this part as the directions for making a recipe. Make sure each step is specific and easy to understand.
It must be the science teacher in me, but I love data tables, graphs, and really any type of chart!
In this space your kids can draw illustrations with labels to show what happens during the experiment.
A chart or data table is a great way to organize the information your kids collect.
These are really helpful when collection numerical data such as temperature or time.
Rather than writing numbers haphazardly within the section, making a table keeps everything nice and organized.
Of course, numbers are only one type of data, your kids can make scientific drawings or sketches too!
Helpful Hint: decide what type of observations you are going to record before beginning the experiment.
The final step of the scientific method is to draw conclusions.
How did the data compare to your hypothesis? In other words, what are the results of the experiment?
Kids love sharing what they learned with others. On the sheet they can write down how the data supports or disproves their hypothesis.
Take it one step further and make a list of additional questions that can explored.
Kids can also make a presentation or verbally share their results with others.
If more than one child ran the same experiment it would be fun to compare data and results with each other!
You can make your own science fair even at home by setting up a table and displaying their work.
By giving them time to explain the process, they are deepening their understanding of the scientific process.
Who doesn't like coloring? This free scientific method coloring sheet is a fun way to reinforce the different steps of the process.
Each stage features a black and white image that your kids can color.
A great independent activity for your kids to do while learning about conducting experiments.
Make sure to download the PDF version of these worksheets at the bottom of the post.
Free printables are a great way to do science with your kids. Whether you are teaching a science class to a group of students or homeschooling one child.
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Leonard King says
August 19, 2022 at 9:38 am
This looks great! Looking forward to see how my students do with it. Thank you for the resource, Leonard
August 19, 2022 at 9:40 am
Your very welcome Leonard, I hope your lessons go well!
Cynthia Morgan says
August 26, 2022 at 7:25 am
Looking forward to start having fun with my students.
Adair Solomon says
September 08, 2022 at 2:53 pm
Thank you very much!
September 09, 2022 at 12:11 pm
Your Very welcome!
October 27, 2022 at 9:26 pm
This makes teaching this way more fun than how I was taught in school! Thank you!
October 29, 2022 at 9:04 am
You're very welcome Sera! Enjoy
May 17, 2023 at 4:33 am
Hello Julie!
Thank you so much for writing a post and creating a lesson pack for the scientific method. Big help for a homeschool mom like me 🙂
May 25, 2023 at 7:23 pm
Hi Arge! You're very welcome! I hope you and your kids enjoy learning about the scientific method together!
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Scientific Method Worksheets: Free and For All Ages!
Need some scientific method worksheets for your kids?
Wouldn’t hurt if they were free and easy to print?
I got you, Homeschool Mama!
At the bottom of this post you will find 7 Scientific Method Worksheets in a free printable pack! And they can be used for early elementary students to about 7th grade.
They will easily slide into any lesson plan as you teach the scientific method steps!
The 7 Steps Of The Scientific Method
There seem to be several variations out there, but let’s pause and nail down the basics of the scientific method.
Here is a quick review if you need a brush-up:
1. Make An Observation
The first step is to look at the world around you. What do you notice? What interests you? What are you curious about?
Things outside? In the kitchen?
What do you not understand or have questions about? What would you like to know more about?
Example : My mom waters her flowers every day, but she doesn’t water the grass. But the grass and flowers look to be equally healthy.
2. Ask A Question
Work with your young scientists to develop a question from their observations.
Example : Do flowers really need to be watered more than the rain that waters the grass? Is my mom just wasting her time?
****Some science curriculum will teach that you should have a step of research at this point in the scientific method. Feel free to do that with older kids to look up background information and enrich your experiment. Younger kids may feel that this step stifles their curiosity or slows down their science learning energy.
3. Come Up With A Hypothesis (Prediction)
Help your student to make a hypothesis (kids usually love saying this word!) about what they think is the answer to their question.
Depending on the age of the child, tell them it is an educated guess or a prediction.
Example : I predict that the flowers will do just fine without extra water from my mom.
4. Test The Prediction (Do An Experiment!)
Obviously, this is the fun part of science.
Kids get to put the books and pencils aside and start building their own science experiments!
Your students will likely need help with their experimental design. Definitely dig in and help them figure out the best way to test their hypothesis.
For older kids, you might introduce the concepts of independent variables and control group vs. experimental group.
Example : I stop watering the flowers for 1 month while keeping a daily photographic record of the flowers and grass’ health/appearance.
I also keep a data table to monitor rainfall and temperature.
As a control group, I water only one flower regularly as my mother did.
5. Analyze Results
Now that the experiment is over, it’s time to sit down and do some data analysis.
Which is fancy science talk for looking closely at the results of your experiment. Are there any patterns or trends in your data collection?
Did anything unexpected happen? What did the experiment show you?
Example : All my flowers are turning brown, but the grass looks about the same. The charts and pictures during the experiment show me that it only took 3 days to start noticing wilting in the flowers. The flowers perked up after a rain, but they would start to wilt again a few days later. My control flower (that I watered regularly) looks as health as it did on day 1.
6. Compare Results To Your Hypothesis
Look at the results of your experiment and compare them to your prediction.
Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect?
Example : My hypothesis was incorrect. The flowers did not thrive on the same amount of water that the grass gets.
7. Make a Conclusion
At the end of the experiment, you must write out what you can conclude from your experiment. Older kids should be encouraged to follow up with further questions they have from the results of the experiment.
Example : I conclude that the grass in my yard does not need as much water as the flowers.
As a question for further study, I would like to know if this is only true of the type of flowers in my garden. Would other flowers respond the same way? Why do wild flowers seem so healthy without any human help?
7 Free Scientific Method Worksheets!
Now that we’ve brushed up on our knowledge of the scientific method, let’s dive into these worksheets!
This worksheet is actually a colorful poster displaying all the steps of the scientific method for your students!
I recommend printing it on cardstock or laminating it.
It’s the perfect thing to have displayed in your homeschool or science classes.
This is a follow-up student worksheet that matches the above poster.
The boxes help your student hit all of the most important steps as they work through their own experiments – without being too overwhelming.
I love this science worksheet for simple experiments with first grade and 2nd grade students.
Writing out or drawing every detail as they go along, may seem overwhelming.
This style of worksheet is a fun way of bringing the scientific method down to their level!
This worksheet option goes a step further.
It allows young students to walk through the steps of the scientific method by drawing pictures or writing small phrases.
This can be a great way to make science more approachable!
This worksheet is more appropriate for 3rd grade and up.
The steps are still slightly abbreviated, but the child is expected to write out sentences.
This worksheet is perfect for a more detailed and thorough approach.
The student has space for thinking through and writing out their experiment steps.
Science teachers can get a quick overview of how the student is doing.
This last worksheet is clearly for the older student, such as 5th grade and up.
Writing out full sentences and recording their work is more appropriate at this age.
The worksheet still provides the structure of showing each of the steps.
****This sheet does have a space for hypothesis and prediction. I left that for the older students because some lessons do teach them as separate things. The hypothesis is the answer to your question, and the prediction is what you think will happen in the experiment. Using my flower/grass experiment from earlier, let me give you an example. Hypothesis : Flowers do not need more water than grass. Prediction : The flowers and grass will look healthy after 1 month of only rainwater.
Click Here To Download Your Scientific Method Worksheet Packet!
You might be wondering why there wasn’t a “typical” worksheet in this post.
Such as a cut and paste, crossword, or match with an answer key.
The reason is that hands-on activities are the best way to teach the scientific method – not worksheets. Kids will learn science and *remember* it more when they get to DO it.
And as you know, that’s actually true of most things.
I hope these worksheets bless your students and you enjoy exploring the world around you!
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Scientific Method Worksheets
All savvy scientists conduct experiments using the scientific method. This method allows for different observations to take place in order to prove one's theory in regards to the nature of science. It is important that students understand that they must investigate their theory by testing out their hypothesis. Untested theories have no substance in the real world.
We offer a wide variety of worksheets dedicated to helping students learn all about the scientific method. Once they understand how this truth seeking method works, then you can incorporate experiments into your lesson. We have tons of exciting science experiments for you and your class to test out. They are interesting, fun, and surely a crowd pleaser.
The Scientific Method is a series of techniques used to examine phenomena. This methodology date back to third century BC The primary goal for the use of Scientific Method is in truth seeking. We provide students with a series of worksheets below to introduce them to the basic process.
- Adjectives to Describe a Problem - Write an adjective on each line to describe a problem.
- Adjectives to Describe an Hypothesis
- Adjectives to Describe a Well Written Conclusion
- Influential Scientists Worksheets
- Scientific Method Outline
- Science Rubric Makers
- Steps of the Scientific Method - Can make for a nice class poster or the front of a binder for students.
- Lesson Plans
- Teacher Resources
Printable Science Labs That Use and Apply the Scientific Method
- Battle of the Spheres
- Cool Down, It's Just Water!
- It's Just a Phase They're Going Through!
- Jelly Bean Graph
- Jelly Bean Record Page
- Jelly Bean Sort
- Introduction to Populations
- It's Coming To Me!
- Now that's Phun!
- Now that's using your head!
- One, Two, Three Isaac Newton and Me!
- Time to lend NASA a hand
- The Biochemical Guessing Game!
- The Dissolution Solution!!
- What's going on here?
- Who needs Bell Atlantic?
- WOW, That's Hot and Cold!
What Is the Scientific Method?
The scientific method is a simple way of researching. Everyone can use this method to prove something they think is true. Scientists use this method when they are studying different things in the world. Learning about the scientific method is essential so you can find the answers you want to a question. You need a lot of information to use the scientific form! This information is called data.
Scientific Method Steps
There are 7 steps of the scientific method. We will take a really deep dive into this later on, but for a brief overview: The first thing that researchers do is that they gather a lot of information about a topic. For example, a scientist studying one plant will collect a lot of information about it. Then they will look for a reason to explain why the plant does a particular thing. The reason is called a hypothesis. The hypothesis is not enough. To convince people that their answer is the right one, they have to experiment. The experiment will try to prove the hypothesis. The results of the experiment will be collected and presented. These results will show if it was correct or not. Everyone can use it at home to prove a hypothesis.
Look Around You and Observe
The first step is to look around your house. Can you see anything interesting happening? For example, notice how it turns dark outside at night.
Think of a Question
Suppose you noticed that it turns dark outside at night. You now have a question that you formed from this observation: why does it turn dark at night?
Predict an Answer
Based on your observations, you can predict an answer. For example, it turns dark at night because there is no sun to light up the sky. This is your hypothesis. You will now have to prove that it’s true. Otherwise, how will people believe you?
Experiment to Find Out
Now you have a hypothesis so you can experiment. An experiment has to be perfect, so it is accurate. Make sure that there is at least one constant in your experiment. For example, you can check whether or not the sun is up. Make sure you check at two fixed times in the daytime and at night. This way, you can observe the effect of the sun on the darkness of the sky.
Write Down the Results
You will have to record whatever results you find. Note down anything else you see as well. These results will show you if your hypothesis is correct.
Did You Predict Correctly?
After gathering results, you can write down all the results to see if they make sense. If you predicted that the sun would make the sky bright, the results would show that it was sunny in the daytime when the sun was out, but it was dark in the nighttime when the sun was gone.
Where Did the Scientific Method Come From?
Many scientists have contributed to the scientific method. Some famous scientists like Isaac Newton also wrote a lot about it. They wanted people to know they could use this method when studying science. We know so many things today because scientists proved them with the scientific method. For example, how would we know about gravity if Isaac Newton didn’t drop an apple and a feather?
Simple Experiments to Try at Home
There are simple ways to carry out experiments in your house. Here are some of them.
Soda and Vinegar
For this experiment, you can pour soda and vinegar into a glass. Put some resins inside the glass. Watch how the resins move fast. Why are they moving like this?
Glitter and Soap
Fill up a tray with water. Squeeze some dish soap into the tray. Now pour glitter into the same try. Does the soap make the glitter float? If it does, then how is it that soap can help remove glitter from surfaces?
Draw a stick figure on a tray. Use an erasable board marker to draw the figure. Now fill the tray with water. Notice how the figure floats. Why does this happen? What does it prove about how easily erasable dry markers can be peeled away.
This is a simple experiment. You may have crushed many soda cans before throwing them in the trash. Have you ever wondered why empty soda cans can easily be crushed? What if you could destroy the can without squeezing it with your hands? Try placing the soda can in the water. Water puts a lot of pressure on the objects inside it. Observe how the soda can behave now.
Chalk from Eggshells
Did you know that you can make your chalk? This is because chalk and eggshells are made from the same material. Add food coloring to crushed shells and try drawing with them. What did you learn from this observation?
Why Is It Important?
It is essential for kids to understand the scientific method. It is where all the discoveries of science come from. It is also the accepted method for scientists and researchers to conduct research and solve issues. It is also useful because it helps us see different patterns in our surroundings and figure out why things happen.
Once you learn about the scientific method, you can easily prove any theory you have. If you think that more than 10 bees like to come near flowers in a day, you can watch and count the number of bees that come near a sunflower in your garden. If they are 10, then you’ll know that your theory is right.
What Are the 7 Steps of the Scientific Method?
Scientists and researchers use the scientific method to establish facts through experimentation and testing objectively. The scientific methods involve making observations, forming a hypothesis, making predictions, conducting experiments, and analyzing.
There are seven steps in the scientific method. Let us look at each of these steps in detail, but first, it is essential to understand what the scientific method is and why it is so crucial in research. Read on to find out!
What Is It and Why Is It So Important?
What makes the scientific methods so important is that it aids in the process of experimentation by providing an objective and standardized approach to it. Hence, this scientific method ultimately improves the quality of the experiments and enhances the accuracy of the results.
The scientific method ensures that the scientists or researchers are not influenced by personal or preconceived notions that can impact the study results, causing bias and inaccuracy. Using a standardized approach helps people stick to the facts and reduces their reliance on opinions.
The scientific method teaches you to assess and carefully go over all the evidence before making a statement, which is vital in science. It also trains the brain to examine and process information logically. It teaches one to be more observant, test all the facts, and make relevant connections and inferences.
The benefits of the scientific method go beyond science and research.
The Seven Steps - Here are the seven steps of the scientific method that you should know about:
1. Ask a Question
The first step the defining and asking the question you want an answer to. You must ensure that your question is measurable in terms of experimentation. For example, it is quite likely for most results to be measured in numerical terms. Although it is relatively more challenging to measure behavioral results, they are also a part of the scientific method.
The question you ask could start with How, What, When, Who, Which, Why, or Where?
For example, if you want to carry out an experiment about the relationship between technology and student grades and performance, your question could be as follows:
Does technology directly or indirectly impact student performance in terms of academics?
This is an example of the research question, and the following steps will work toward finding an accurate answer to this question.
2. Perform Background Research
Conducting research is one of the most critical steps of the scientific method. Once you have formulated the research question, you need to conduct preliminary background research to understand what has been said previously about the topics.
Preliminary research will help you solidify your research topics by narrowing down your study or broadening it. At this point, you may want to narrow down your search. So, instead of assessing the impact of technology on student performance, you may want to base your study on the effects of mobile phones on student performance or student grades.
Depending on the type of research question, you can find relevant information in the following sources:
- Library resources - Internet - Books and magazines - Research journals - The newspaper - Biographies - Political commentary - Textbooks.
Taking the same example mentioned in the first step, you can review past scientific studies on the impact of mobile phones on students or teenagers.
3. Form or Propose a Hypothesis
The third step of the scientific method is forming a hypothesis. This step involves making an educated guess about how things work. In simpler words, to form a hypothesis means answering the research question in an explanatory manner that can be tested.
In the hypothesis statement, state your hypothesis and the prediction that you will be testing in your research. Keep in mind that your predictions must be easy to measure.
Here is an example of a hypothesis statement:
"If students use their phones excessively, then the students' grades are likely to fall."
4. Conduct an Experiment to Test Your Hypothesis
Now that you have formed your hypothesis statement, it is time to test whether your prediction is accurate. To test your hypothesis, you need to focus on facts and steer clear of your personal opinion and judgments to ensure the accuracy of the test results.
Conducting a fair test involves changing one factor at a time while all other factors remain constant.
Experimentation is an essential part of the scientific method as it is a way to test your predictions quantifiably.
For example, you can study the grades of students who own a cell phone and spend a lot of time on it, or you could look at the grades of students who own a cell phone but don't spend long hours on it.
Another approach could be to look at students' grades who don't own a cell phone. You must also factor in all the information you have gathered through other sources and focus on the relevant facts to your research.
5. Make Relevant Observations
In this step, you must assess your scientific process to ensure that all the conditions remain constant across all measures of experimentation. If you change factors in your experiment, you must keep all other factors constant to maintain fairness.
Once you have completed your experiment, it would be a good idea to run it a few more times to ensure the accuracy of the results.
6. Analyze the Results and Draw Conclusion
You've done all the hard work, and it is now time to assess the findings of your experiments and establish whether or not they support the hypothesis you formed. The process of drawing conclusions means determining whether what you believed to be true actually happened.
7. Present Your Findings
The last step is to compile and communicate the results of your study. Here are some of the forms you can use to present your findings:
- A presentation - A report - A journal
The benefits of the scientific method go beyond science and research and are particularly important for students. We hope this guide was helpful in understanding the seven steps of the scientific method and will come in handy during your next study.
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Scientific Method
Lab safety and equipment use.
Scientific Method Puzzle – a simple crossword puzzle to practice vocabulary of the scientific method
Lab Safety Contract – students sign this contract after learning about lab safety
Measure a Bean – basic lab on measurements and collecting data
Tools and Measurements – how to use various tools in the lab, such as a graduated cylinder, ruler, and beaker
Using a Micropipette – activity explores how to use a micropipette to measure small volumes
Lab Safety Cartoon – a fun activity showing a cartoon of unsafe activities in the lab
The Elephant Poem – a poem about how observations depend on the perspective of the observer
Equipment Station Lab – a station lab activity where students move through stations and perform tasks with scientific equipment
Significant Figures – practice with significant figures and calculations
Stories and Scenarios
Variables with Simpsons – read stories involving characters from the Simpsons and determine the independent and dependent variables
Independent Variables – read a short sentence of science experiment and determine the variables
Beriberi and Penicillin – a short story on the discovery of penicillin and that Beriberi was caused by a vitamin deficiency
Discoveries in Science – focus on Pasteur’s experiment and other discoveries in science
The Martian and the Car – activity on life characteristics where students examine the traits of a car and determine if it is alive
Language of Science – focus on root terms to understand difficult scientific vocabulary
Logical Fallacies – activity on how reasoning works by focusing on specific logical fallacies
Units of Measurement – units matter! How many hands are on a horse?
Scientific Method Scenarios – activity where students are given a question and must design an experiment and identify variables
Asking Causal Questions – explore cause and effect with this flow chart experiment on water evaporation
Variables with Simpsons
Independent Variables
Beriberi and Penicillin
Language of Science
Logical Fallacies
Units of Measurement
Hands-On Activities
Scientific Method Experiments – a collection of short inquiry labs the focus on consumer science. Students design and test their hypotheses
Fortune Telling Fish – Use the scientific method to determine what causes the fish the change when placed in the palm of the hand
Investigation: What Are the Processes of Science – students design an experiment about lung capacity; requires spirometers, AP Biology
Sponge Capsules – quick lab using capsules and water (toys) to collect data on how fast the “animals” grow
Investigation – Heat Storage and Loss – Use a jar and different types of insulation to explore how heat is lost and which materials are better insulators ( Key, TpT )
Sponge Animals: Growing Insects – this lab grows sponge animals, graphs and calculates the growth rate (slope of line)
Plop Plop Fiz Fiz – measure the rate of dissolving in alka-seltzer tablets in both hot and cold water (a basic experiment for introducing the scientific method)
What Factors Affect How Quickly a Sweetart Dissolves – place candies in warm or cold water, add vinegar, etc.
Water in Living Things – investigate how much water is stored in grass clippings
Gummi Bear Experiment – inquiry lab investigating the dissolving properties of gummi bears
Mystery Eggs – students use the scientific method to guess how many nails are hidden inside plastic eggs
Saving Sam – using paperclips rescue Sam, the gummy worm by putting a life preserver on him
Observation – opener lab, using the senses to investigate hardware items, then describe item
Pendulum Project – Inquiry based, experimental design and data analysis (physical science)
Penny Lab – conduct an experiment on surface tension, water drops are added to a penny and compared with soapy water
Properties of Water – Investigation exploring cohesion, adhesion, heat capacity, presented as lab station activities
Carbon Dioxide Production – determine how activity changes the amount of CO2 expelled in breath
Making Slime – instructions for creating a polymer with glue and borax
Measuring Lung Capacity – graphing and data gathering using balloons to measure vital capacity
What is the Effect of Exercise on Heart Rate – aligned to NGSS, feedback mechanisms and homeostasis. Students design and conduct an experiment.
Investigation: What Factors Effect the Heart Rate of Daphnia – expose a tiny crustacean to ethanol and gather data on its heart rate
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Interpreting Graphs and English Usage – simple graph showing tadpoles, this is more of a vocabulary lesson on words used to interpret graphs, such as fluctuate, decline, stabilize…
Data Collection is Fun(gi) – use notes gathered in a field journal to create a data table to organize information about fungi and graph the relationship between fruiting body size and number.
Interpreting Graphs – shows a pie chart with grades, a scatter plot, and a few line graphs with questions to answer about each.
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Virtual Microscope Lab – uses an online virtual microscope, students can actually focus and adjust light using the simulator
Microscope Lab (advanced) – for AP Biology
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What are the steps to the scientific method? (Plus, a free worksheet!)
Krystal DeVille
Updated on: October 29, 2020
The scientific method is a 6 step method scientists use to conduct experiments and learn about the world around them.
It is essentially a framework on how to ask a question and then answer it.
We all make observations and ask questions about the world around us. Then, we make a guess (or hypothesis) about what we think the answer is. The scientific method is the process to determine if your hypothesis is correct.
Whether you are making slime at home, growing seeds, or conducting a much more elaborate experiment, you can use this free scientific method worksheet to guide your process!
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Implementing the scientific method in your at home & fun science experiments, is a great way to reinforce logic and problem solving skills.
There are 6 steps to the scientific method, plus one feedback step:
- Make an Observation
- Ask a Question
- Form a Hypothesis
- Test Your Hypothesis
- Observe Results
- Form Conclusion
The “7th” step to the scientific method is the feedback step, where you make an iteration or ask a new question to test. This step loops back to the first step of your next experiment
Now, let’s dive into each step of the scientific method with an example!
In this example, we’ll walk through the scientific method in an experiment where you’re testing how seeds may grow in different types of soil.
Step 1: Make an Observation
We all notice things occurring around us! This first step of starting your experiment.
In this example, you notice that the flowers are growing differently around the yard. In some parts of the yard, the flowers are already blossoming! While in other parts, they’re still struggling to grow.
This is also when you may do some initial research. You notice they get different amounts of sunlight and that one area of your yard is much rockier. In this step, record your observations and research.
Step 2: Ask a Question
Next, ask your question.
In this experiment, we’re trying to understand why the flowers grow at different rates around the yard. Why are some big and others small?
Step 3: Form a Hypothesis
In the next step, you create your hypothesis. A hypothesis is an assumption or idea that you can test in an experiment or study.
It’s important to emphasize that the hypothesis is something you can test.
When creating your hypothesis, use your research and observations to form your assumption.
In this example, you had observed that the soil was very different across the yard. In some places it was very sandy, other places very rocky. You form your hypothesis off this assumption that different soils cause the flowers to grow better.
Step 4: Experiment
Next, it’s time for your experiment! Use the free worksheet to list each step of your experiment and the materials that you need.
The experiment should be focused on either concluding your hypothesis is true, or it is not.
In this experiment, we decide to fill jars with 3 different types of soil samples collected around the yard. In each jar, we place a seed and then set them in the same place and water them at the same time every day.
For older students, during the experimental step, you can also list your controlled variables. What needs to stay constant in order to test your hypothesis?
In this experiment, water, sun, and the type of seed are our controlled (or constant variables. The dirt is our independent variable – the thing that we are testing.
You can download this great worksheet too on understanding the different variables in a science experiment!
Step 5: Results
Next, observe and record your results.
In our experiment, we watched the flowers grow and recorded how each flower grew different day to day.
We may want to note which flower sprouted first, which one bloomed first, and which one lived longest.
We make notes about all of our observations and results in our worksheet or notebook.
Step 6: Conclusion
Lastly, use your results and observations to determine if your hypothesis was supported.
A conclusion should center around your hypothesis. Was your hypothesis supported or not supported?
And remember to explain that a wrong hypothesis is not a bad experiment .
It’s important to teach about and avoid research bias. An experiment is about testing a hypothesis, not proving it. An experiment that shows that a hypothesis is not true is just as good as the one that shows a hypothesis is correct!
Step 7: Iterate (Feedback Step)
Testing your first hypothesis doesn’t mean your experiment is over!
During your experiment, you may make other observations or want to test other variables. The last step is your feedback step, where you iterate or repeat.
This loops back into the first steps of a new experiment where you make an observation and ask a question, and then start a new experiment using the steps of the scientific method.
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History of the Scientific Method
Historically speaking, no specific person can be credited with designing the Scientific Method as we know it today. There isn’t even an “Ultimate Scientific Method” that is the best and most tried system.
Every scientific process works well as long as it starts with curiosity, can be tested through an experiment, and leads to a conclusive observation. It stands as a logical, rational, and problem-solving type of method applicable to a multitude of fields.
That’s not always the fun answer, so let’s take a second to credit those that did historically advance the Scientific Method. The Scientific Method has a rich history that has progressed and evolved from geniuses such as Aristotle, Al-Biruni, and Isaac Newton.
Science was traditionally categorized into an overarching branch mixed with Philosophy and Technology. It wasn’t until the Scientific Revolution that it became its own independent field of study.
The Scientific Revolution started in the 1500s and made immaculate breakthroughs to develop the emergence of modern science.
With the monumental advancements from Enlightenment scientists such as Galileo Galilei, Francis Bacon, and Rene Descartes in changing variables and recording their process.
The scientific method made great gains in the 16th century and 17th centuries. Even then, the “Scientific Method” as a term did not gain much headway until the 20th century, but the design itself was put into words for future generations to expand on.
Wrapping Up Scientific Method
Regardless of the experiment – and countless others to use, some even on this very same website – the importance of the Scientific Method for kids is limitless. When using this structure, you provide your child with the foundation of a logical and rational way to solve any problem.
Science doesn’t always require using safety goggles or a microscope; it can be utilized with anything. If you’re curious and have a question, then apply this method!
Tell you what, how about you use this as an experiment in and of itself. See if your child or children enjoy using the Scientific Method to conduct their own experiments.
Make a hypothesis: Will they enjoy it or not? When you come to the conclusion that they love it and are only benefiting from it, then share those thoughts here with us! Until then, have fun experimenting!
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