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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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What are the steps to the scientific method? (Plus, a free worksheet!)

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Updated on: October 29, 2020

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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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Download the Free Scientific Method Worksheet

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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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This free printable scientific method worksheets PDF walks your kids through the scientific method and can be adapted for any STEM project!

Do you want to help your kids learn the scientific method but don’t know how? Then you’re in luck! We’ve got some free scientific method worksheets you can download in PDF format.

I’ve seen firsthand with my kids that they make it easy to teach your child the steps involved in carryout out a scientific inquiry. Just download them, print them out, and get started!

The worksheets are designed to be fun and engaging, so your kids will love learning with them. With these worksheets, it’s easy to ask questions gather data, and draw conclusions.

Plus, your kids will be able to put what they learn into practice with some fun science experiments.

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What Is The Scientific Method?

The scientific method is a process that scientists use to ask questions and answer them. It’s used to investigate things that happen in the natural world.

Scientists use the scientific method to make observations, ask questions, form hypotheses, test their hypotheses, and draw conclusions.

The steps of the scientific method are:

1. Make observations

2. Ask a question

3. Form a hypothesis

4. Test the hypothesis

5. Analyze the data

6. Draw a conclusion

7. Communicate the results

The scientific method is important because it helps scientists to figure out how things in the world work.

It’s also a way of thinking that anyone can use to solve problems.

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What projects can these scientific method worksheets be used for.

These worksheets are designed to be used with any STEM activity , project, or challenge.

You can use them with science experiments, engineering projects, or even math and coding activities.

To use them, just download and print them out. Then, follow the instructions on the worksheet to adapt them for your project.

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Free Downloadable Scientific Method Worksheets

Are you ready to grab your free scientific method worksheet PDF? This free printable PDF includes 14 pages. Each page walks your kids through the scientific method and can be adapted for any STEM project or science experiment.

The first three pages are for older students. As they work on their projects, they can complete each step in the scientific method.

The last 11 pages are for younger kids (but older kids can enjoy them as well). These pages make the scientific method fun and engaging for even younger elementary ages.

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These freebie printables are designed for kids of any age who can read and write.

No matter their age, your kids will love being able to observe and analyze each experiment they conduct and you will love how easy these worksheets are to go through.

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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.

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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 Worksheets for Kids (Process & 20+ Worksheets)

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In this article, let’s discuss how kids can use Scientific method to resolve real-life problems.

In simple terms, the scientific method is a method or procedure which combines the aspects of observation, measurement, and experimentation, which leads to the formulation, testing, and modification of a hypothesis.

According to these aspects, scientists gather evidence that can be combined with sound reasoning. And it with the gathered evidence that scientists implement to answer the relevant results.

The process of the scientific method can be overwhelming for kids. Maybe that is one of the reasons why parents avoid teaching children about it.

That is why we made it simple; With the below easy-to-follow steps, you can effectively let your kids practice the scientific method at home using simple to do activities/experiments.

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The Stages Of Scientific Method For Kids

To help the kids, we have introduced a set of simpler, easy-to-learn procedures that can be mastered easily by your child. Here are the steps:

  • Asking A Question – The scientific method begins with a simple question. In fact, all scientific endeavors start with a question. However, asking the right question becomes crucial in determining the results generated from the experiment.

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  • Developing A Hypothesis – In simple terms, the hypothesis is a possible answer to your question. It is a form of an educated guess whose result may work or it won’t. However, your hypothesis should be falsifiable, i.e., it should be capable of being proved right or wrong.

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  • Formulating an experiment – Upon developing the hypothesis, know that it is time that you test it with an experiment. It is with an experiment that the scientist apprehends whether or not a particular hypothesis is right or not. There could be a plethora of experiments for proving your experiment right. However, it is advisable that you go along with one experiment at a time.
  • Collecting Data From The Experiment – Upon experimenting, you must collect the information that the experiments provide you with. This process often becomes a little difficult. A lot of scientists often get new ideas when the experiment is going on. As a result, the experiment might need redoing.
  • Questioning The Validity Of The Experiment – During the first step of the process, you might certainly have come across various questions related to your experiment. It is at this time that you need to answer this question. Primarily, it is important that you need to answer why-questions. Check out if the data collected from this experiment is enough to answer this question.
  • Often quite difficult to understand.
  • Give rise to the newer hypothesis
  • Produce even more difficult questions and such.

Therefore, it is important that you consider all factors carefully while performing this step of the method.

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Scientific Method Experiment Ideas for Kids

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It is quite easy to foster the scientific capabilities of kids. You can achieve this simply with the help of certain simple scientific experiments.

Here are a few sample experiments that can help to provide your child with an insight into the scientific method:

  • Bouncy Rubber Egg Experiment – With the help of vinegar, you can simply convert a fragile egg into a bouncy rubber egg. Introduce this experiment to your child. But when it comes to explaining the cause for the bouncy nature, let your child decide why it becomes so bouncy. Let their imagination run wild and consider all their answers.
  • Liquid Density Experiment – Density is one of the predominant concepts in the field of Physics. Present your kids with a bottle containing liquids of varying densities. Now, let them decide why certain liquids appear at the top while others appear beneath them. Explain to them the concept of density and the various concepts surrounding it.
  • The Effects Of Soda On Our Teeth – Kids love soda, don’t they? And you, as parents, hate soda with the same intensity. However, what you don’t realize is that this is an opportune moment for you to explain to your kids how soda harms their teeth. Just think about it. You can hit two targets with one stone! Not only will your children learn about the effects of soda, but they will most probably discard its consumption.

These are just a few examples amongst hundreds of other experiments available out there to be conducted.

In fact, you can find millions of other experiments such as these to propel your children into the world of the scientific method.

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Video Exercises for Children

Video exercises are quite influential to teach children about the various aspects of the scientific method.

Let’s explore a few videos that can effortlessly help your child to learn about the scientific method.

  • The Steps of the Scientific Method for Kids by Free School – The first video on our list explains the steps of the scientific method for kids. This video explains the above-mentioned steps with elegant visuals that are sure to mesmerize your kid.

Link: https://youtu.be/qAJ8IF4HI20

  • Learning Science | Scientific Method Song | Lyric Video | Kid’s Songs by Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel – Do your kids love music? And do they love science as well? If your child loves music and science, they are bound to love this scientific method song that Jack Hartmann prepared to teach inquisitive kids about the steps that lead from observation to the analysis. In his video, Jack Hartman shows how the scientific method has been perfectly created to suit the needs of every person out there. We wouldn’t be surprised if they started to dance right in the middle of the video listening to this.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptADSmJCVwQ

  • The Scientific Method: Steps, Examples, Tips, and Exercise by Sprouts – Our final video preference is a little different from the others on our list. Contrary to the other videos, this video has been curated to suit a more mature audience. Usually, it is children of ages 10 and above who are recommended to watch this video. The only difference is that it also tackles certain difficult concepts of the scientific method.

Link: https://youtu.be/yi0hwFDQTSQ

The Scientific Method Worksheet for Kids

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With the help of a scientific method worksheet, you can enable your kids to learn about the steps of the scientific method quite more easily.

By practically witnessing the steps, your child becomes even more engaged in learning scientific method practically.

Here is one worksheet which you can use for teaching your kids about the scientific method.

Scientific Method

Name: ______________________________________

Research (Here’s what I found with my research):

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Hypothesis (I think that my answer could be):

Experiment (What am I doing to test my hypothesis?):

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Origins Of The Scientific Method

The first usage of the Scientific Method goes back to the 17 th century, right around the time when modern science started to make its mark upon humanity.

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It was Francis Bacon, a successful lawyer and influential philosopher who gave the Scientific Method its formal beginnings. Bacon proposed the Novum Organum Scientiarum, a newer approach that advocated inductive reasoning and published it in the Instauratio Magna in 1621. Resultingly, a newer and clearer problem-solving method was brought forward that enabled man to swiftly lay the foundation for any emerging scientific discoveries.

A Proper Definition

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“That’s all well and good”, you might think, “but what is the scientific method?” “And how do you define it?”

Don’t worry, we have got you covered there as well.

You already know that the scientific method is a magnanimous problem-solving method that is used to follow up on observations made by scientists. And that is the essence of the Scientific Method.

The Scientific Method can be defined as a method for acquiring knowledge for the development of science via the means of meticulous observation, rigorous skepticism, intuitive hypothesis to allow people to interpret the initial observation.

With the addition of experiments and measurement-based testing into this process, we can refine all this hypothesis and convert them into findings.

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There are two quite simple reasons why scientists prefer the scientific method. These are:

  • Clarity – Every task performed with this methodology provides clarity that creates a strong foothold for scientists to base all the processes, starting from the theories to the hypothesis.
  • Repeatability – There are a few aspects that enforce the validity of an experiment like its repeatable nature. If an experiment is repeatable and it generates the same results every time, this assures that the results will be the same whenever and wherever it is performed. If these results are repeatable, it simply means that they are universal. All hypothesis performed via the means of the scientific method is completely repeatable. They always yield the same results with the same experiments.

Steps For Performing The Scientific Method

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The reason why the steps make the scientific method even more elegant is their simplicity. These are the steps which make it all possible:

Making An Observation

Developing a question.

  • Formulating A Hypothesis

Predicting The Results

  • Testing The Prediction

Analysis For Future Actions

Each of the steps mentioned above is equally predominant in their own might.

Therefore, it is equally important that we discussed each of these steps individually to see how their problem-solving process.

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Every problem-solving endeavor arises from a single observation. It is the observation that sets all the other steps of the endeavor in motion. In fact, observation could be compared to a seed which ultimately raises the other steps of the scientific motion.

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Often, developing a question seems insignificant. After all, how could a simple question affect your discovery?

However, you will be shocked to find out that developing the right question could affect the purpose and outcome of your entire investigation.

And it is due to this that scientists implement pre-collected proofs, evaluate experiments, provide assertions from an individual point-of-view, etc.

Once you’ve made an observation, you might devise a question relating to your issue. Your question could be something simple such as, “Why is the refrigerator not cooling the products present inside?”.

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Now that you have formulated a question, you should try to predict their answers and, in essence, the results for solving the existing problem. In other words, this is the step where you start developing a hypothesis.

Now, a hypothesis is one or a set of educated guesses that lead you towards the required answer. A set of guesses or predictions. Therefore, it might not necessarily yield the right answer.

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Testing The Predictions

Your predictions become useful only when you test to check whether they work or not. Essentially, the testing process is an investigation, conducted to check whether or not real-world solutions work as predicted.

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Once we have tested our solutions and generated the results, it is time for us to analyze, keeping the entire process in retrospect. By analyzing your steps, you will be wholly able to determine the results of the experiment and decide on the actions that should follow.

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For example, if you have excessively repeated experiments, you will need statistical analysis, a falsified hypothesis require a new hypothesis to be developed and such.

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Teaching the Scientific Method & a Free Printable

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Earlier in July, I posted a terrific article (if I do say so myself) on the science behind slime and all the cool lessons and activities you could do to teach real science concepts like viscosity and non-Newtonian fluids. Buried in that post was this printable, and I was afraid it might get lost in the sliminess.

So, below is the section from that post explaining what the scientific method is and how it can guide any experiment you do or answer (almost) any question you and your kids have about a sciencey subject.

I love the scientific method, and when I was a high school science teacher, I used a paper airplane lab to teach the steps.

The Scientific Method Steps

The scientific method is the backbone of all science. It's the general set of steps that all scientists and researchers follow in order to learn new stuff about the world, although it is fluid and flexible and sometimes done in a different order. But essentially, here's what happens:

  • Observe a situation.
  • Identify a problem or question. What do you want to learn or answer?
  • Research the problem or question, possible causes and factors that could affect it. What do you already know or can you learn from others' work?
  • Write a hypothesis or educated guess based on the information you have. What do you predict will happen?
  • Create an experiment to test the hypothesis. Use this opportunity to talk about variables and trials (explained below).
  • Observe and analyze the results. What happened?
  • Draw conclusions . What did you learn? Was your hypothesis proved or disproved?
  • Report the results of your experiment.

Then you start over, tweaking your hypothesis given the new information that you have. You might repeat this process four or five times or even more depending on your experiment and variables.

The steps of the scientific method are typically done in order, but after you get to the end, you may come back to step 4 and create a new hypothesis without additional research. Or you may come back to step 5 and create a new experiment to retest your existing hypothesis/prediction. The steps are a guideline but there is room to jump around a bit and continue your scientific investigation.

Free scientific method worksheet

I created this free scientific method printable resource that you can grab and fill out with your kids. It's appropriate for all grade levels, although probably best for elementary students as older kids might find the font a bit juvenile. (We all know how cool they are.)

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Hint: a great way to write the question in the beginning is to follow this format:

What effect will ___________ have on___________?

Variables are things that change during an experiment. Part of designing an effective experiment is identifying and manipulating the variables. Independent variables are variables that you can control, such as the amount of glue or the amount of water. Dependent variables are variables that change as the independent variables change, such as the stickiness of the slime you create. Finally, controlled variables (or "controls") are the variables that never change, such as the combination of ingredients used (you would change the amounts of the ingredients, but each batch of slime would use the same list of ingredients.).

In a well-designed and simple experiment, you would only have one independent variable. You might want to test the effect of water on the slime, so you try several different recipes using different amounts of water, but you don't vary the amount of glue or borax at all. Or perhaps you want to test the effect of borax on the slime, so you do several different recipes, each with a different amount of borax, while keeping the amount of glue and the amount of water constant.

You may have heard the term "control group" before. That's the trial where you do everything normally with no changes to the independent variable. It's like the status quo, the regular, normal state of things. Having a control group allows you to see the results of your change.

A trial is one run of an experiment. In some experiments, only one trial can be performed, but to get the best results, you often will do at least three trials with identical situations. For example, in the paper airplane lab below, you would get results if you flew each airplane one time. However, if you threw each airplane three times and took the average of the three results, you would have a much more reliable picture of the airplane's true behavior.

In the slime example, it doesn't make much sense to make each recipe three times. That would be a waste of your materials as, presumably, if you use the same recipe each time, the results will be the same.

Download the printable here.

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June 19, 2019 at 7:28 pm

Thank you so much for the free printable. I'm printing this blog post as well for my own reference while teaching the scientific method to my second-grader.

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August 31, 2022 at 6:34 am

Thanks for the template

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February 27, 2023 at 12:07 am

This was just what I needed for my Intermediate level Science class. Thank you!

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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

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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

Investigation: What Factors Affect Seed Germination – simple experiment where students use beans and different variables (water, light, temperature)

Lab – Identify Controls and Variables – station lab where students perform tasks, like measuring the absorbency of paper towels.

Virtual Labs

Can Crickets Tell the Temperature?  – change the temperature and count the number of chirps

Virtual Lab – Independent and Dependent Variables

Analyzing and Graphing Data

Analyzing Data – make and interpret graphs, summarize data trends

Graphing Data – Flow Rates  – graph the flow rate of liquids in a pipe, simple plot and draw two lines

Graphing Practice – given data sets, such as video games scores and shirt colors, students create line and bar graphs, activity paired with growing sponge animals while students wait on results

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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How to Use a Microscope – basic guidelines, tips and troubleshooting for the classroom light microscope | Presentation

Label a Microscope – image of a basic classroom microscope for students to label parts Microscope Coloring  – learn the parts of the microscope by coloring

Microscope “E” Lab – use a microscope to examine the letter “e” and learn how to focus

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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Scientific Method Flowchart – this flow chart can be used for any experimental design.  Students organize their experiment, identify the controls and variables, collect data and draw conclusions.

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Teaching about the Scientific Method has never been so easy! With these full-color charts, handouts, and step-by-step journal pages this print & go Science Notebook can be used for any experiment.  31 pgs.  Click Here

A printable chart you can hang in your classroom, or give to children to keep in their science notebooks. Additionally, you can cut an extra copy into sequencing strips to aid children in remembering the steps.

A simple step by step worksheet featuring the scientific method. This is great for review, or even beginning to explain the process to children.

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Scientific Method Worksheets

I made these to use with my children as we learn to put the Scientific Method into action. This is a set of 6 steps, that will take children through the process of asking a question, forming a hypothesis, testing with variables, recording, interpreting and reporting information

Step 1: Ask a Question Step 2: Research Topic Step 3: State your Hypothesis Step 4: Test your Hypothesis Step 5: Analyze your Results Step 6: Report Your Results

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The Scientific Method is one of the most critical skills of the curriculum. It is not just something that is used in the science lab. It is a problem-solving tool, employs critical thinking, and teaches your students about processes and procedures that will help them in the real world. It may be in a career as a scientist or even if it is just in the kitchen when they are experimenting with a new dish.

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Not all Scientific Method worksheets are made equal – as teachers, we know the internet is jam-packed with excellent (and not-so-excellent) teaching materials. But, after hours of browsing, you may still struggle to find something worthwhile for your students. Fortunately, l teachers are willing to support each other. Websites like Pinterest offer countless ideas, lesson plans, activities, and worksheets – some are free, and some come at a price – but most can help save you time.

But how can you ensure you don’t squander the precious time you’ve saved from researching? And how can you guarantee the quality of the paid resources you choose? Here are some ideas and tips to help you save time and money, ensuring you only select the best.

Kids are curious and want to know about the world around them. If they are taught to experiment using simple materials, it can empower them to discover knowledge for themselves. And in its simple form, it can be used by children as young as kindergarten. The scientific method is a process or method of research. As children learn to create, gather data, evaluate, analyze, and communicate, they can use their newfound critical thinking skills to tackle any problem that comes their way. But keep the following in mind when choosing a worksheet for your students.

Check the worksheet carefully

No matter if you paid for it or got it for free, don’t assume it’s perfect. Worksheets often have spelling mistakes, incorrect info, or elements unsuitable for your school or classroom. The best way to check is to do a practice run yourself.

Make sure the correct vocabulary is used

The scientific method has specific terminology that should be used from the start. Simplified explanations and images for younger kids can be given, but always in conjunction with the correct terms. For example, they should know that making assumptions based on observations is a hypothesis. It’s essential to make sure that all the steps are present too.

Make sure the worksheet is meaningful

There is a lot that separates a quality worksheet from just another piece of paper.

If your worksheet has questions, make sure they require thought and valuable, clearly motivated answers. While level one questions have their place, your questions should incorporate all levels of Bloom’s taxonomy. Basic yes or no questions are not really teaching anyone anything.

It makes space or encourages note taking

Students must learn the value of taking quality notes and writing down observations early on. Either have space for it on your worksheet or have an instruction that tells them to do it in a notebook.

Worksheets are great for flow charts, Venn diagrams, spider diagrams, or any other tool that assists in brainstorming and organization of thoughts.

Teach Simple is your one-stop shop for all your resources. Here are some of their best Scientific Method worksheets and a few other quality resources from around the web.

  • Scientific Method Interactive Foldable Booklets By Knowledge Box Central

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Perfect for all grades, these booklets offer an imaginative way to teach the Scientific Method and make it enjoyable for your students to document the steps while carrying out investigations or experiments.

  • Scientific Method Worksheet By Have Fun Teaching

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 This worksheet is simple and sweet but has everything you need. It also has plenty of space for your students to write their findings.

  • Scientific Method Activity Booklet By Have Fun Teaching

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This cute little activity book is perfect for early elementary school. It has a mnemonic to help students remember the Scientific method and plenty of space for their written notes.

  • Brainy Acts Of Following Directions: Logic Activities By Classroom Complete Press

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These logic activities for older elementary students will sharpen their direction-following skills, leading them on exciting adventures to find hidden treasures, solve mysteries, and more! The worksheets can be used for lessons, to begin and finish the day, or simply for fun.

  • The Scientific Method Lesson & Science Experiment – Scientific Method Unit By Teach Simple

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This flip book is jam-packed with student-friendly information. For example, the scientific method lesson comes with an experiment you can do as your students read along. This allows your students to see the data and put it into practice.

It is also available in a mini book to save paper.

  • Scientific Method And Science Skills – Lab Station Activity By Teach With Fergy

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This one is great for high school students. The interactive Lab Station encourages your students to engage with the content uniquely. Each station provides an opportunity for your pupils to give their opinion, answer questions based and give feedback on which they can be assessed

  • Gummy Bear Investigation Lab By Rodriguez’s Resources

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There is nothing better than making an experiment accessible with tangible (tasty) subject matter. In this lab, students will go through the steps of the scientific method to predict what will happen to a gummy bear if it is left for 24 hours in a liquid.

  • All About Scientists Interactive Slideshow By I Heart STEAM

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If you want students to learn about being a scientist and think critically, this All About Scientists resource is for you. Students will learn about the scientific process and be able to show what they know. They will wrap the lesson up by making their own scientific claim and testing it.

  • Science Experiment: Independent, Dependent, And Controlled Variables By Grace Under Pressure

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Here is another one for high school students. This science lesson is an excellent introduction to a science fair unit. Using humor and real-life situations, it teaches students about independent, dependent, and controlled variables . It allows students to start brainstorming basic experimental design ideas individually or in pairs.

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