Scientific

Method
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 Teaching Tidbits
Over the years I have realized that
although my students LOVE taking part in science
experiments, they seldom know the names of the
tools they use, are usually unfamiliar with how to
use them properly, and would greatly benefit
from a Science Experiments 101 lesson. That’s why
I created an Intro. to Science Unit.
This Scientific Method Foldable {Freebie} comes from that unit and
is a sampling of its contents. If you enjoy this download and would
like to see the complete unit click here.
With my own students, I usually dedicate about 2 weeks at the
beginning of the school year to review the nature of science and
the scientific method. This makes conducting science experiments
on a regular basis run smoother. I have also found that dedicating
some time at the beginning, provides my students with a greater
understanding of what is expected of them and allows us to spend
more time actually experimenting. If you should have any
suggestions or questions at any time while using this resource, feel
free to send me an email moretime2teach@[Link]. I’d love to
hear from you!
Warm Regards,

Melissa

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 Samples

Passage explaining the Scientific Method

Record facts for each step of the process

 Samples

Writing integration to assess understanding.

As you can see in the pictures, these

resources have been sized to fit in your
student’s science notebooks. The writing
activity is the only one that sometimes I like
to post around the classroom before having
them add them to their INB.
 (Large) 6 Window Foldable w/Header
Directions: Cut on Scientific Method
the dashed lines and
fold on thesolid
lines. Then glue
down into a
notebook or
lapbook.
Glue
Experiment Observation
(Materials & (What do you see?)
Procedures)

Glue
Results
(What happened?)
this Problem
(What do you want

side

?
to find out?)

down

Conclusions Hypothesis
(I learned that …) (I think… because…)

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 The Scientific Method
Some of the most important discoveries are a result of
questioning why things are the way they are. That is how
science begins. In order for scientists to investigate and
answer questions about the natural world that surrounds them, they
have to follow a series of steps called the scientific method. It’s kind
of like a road map that scientists use in order to understand how things
work and why they work the way they do.
When using the scientific method, one of the first steps involves
making observations, or gathering information on a topic of interest.
This step comes natural to most people. It involves using the 5 senses
to see, hear, taste, touch, or smell what is going on in the world.
The next step is to come up with a problem, or a good question
to be answered. Ask yourself questions about something that interests
you and what you would like to learn more about. Does something
seem strange to you? Do you want to find out how something works?
Questions should be clear and testable, not opinions or questions that
test more than one thing.
The next stage of the scientific method involves forming a
hypothesis, or a possible solution to the problem. This is when
scientists use what they already know and have observed, to say what
they believe the outcome of the experiment will be. The best part about
a hypothesis is that it is simply a prediction of what you think 3.

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is going to happen. If a scientist’s results do not match their hypothesis,
this does NOT mean that the experiment was a failure.
The most important and exciting step of the scientific method is
conducting experiments . In this phase, scientists design and carry out
tests, or trials, that will help them determine if their hypothesis is
correct. This step also requires scientists to write down clear and
concise procedures, or steps to follow, and to keep a list of the
materials used. Keeping such careful records will allow other scientists
to repeat the experiment at a later date.
As scientists work on their experiments, they are constantly
making observations and collecting data. This part of the process is
known as the results. It is important to keep careful records so that
they can be shared with other scientists. Data can also be in the form
of notes, tables, pictures, charts, and even graphs.
The final step is the conclusion. This involves
analyzing and summarizing the results. This is also
where scientists reveal whether or not the data found
supports their original hypothesis. If results do not
support the hypothesis, scientists do NOT go back and
change their predictions. Instead they try to figure out what might have
been wrong with their hypothesis.

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The best part about a hypothesis is that it is simply a prediction The Scientific Method
Some of the most important discoveries have come about
of what you think is going to happen. If a scientist’s results do
as a result of questioning why things are the way they are. That
not match their hypothesis, this does NOT mean that the
is how science begins. In order for scientists to investigate and
experiment was a failure.
answer questions about the natural world that surrounds them,
The most important and exciting step of the scientific
they have to follow a series of steps called the scientific
method is conducting experiments . In this phase, scientists
method. It’s kind of like a road map that scientists use in order
design and carry out tests, or trials, that will help them determine
to understand how things work and why they work the way they
if their hypothesis is correct. This step also requires scientists to
do.
write down clear and concise procedures, or steps to follow, and
When using the scientific method, one of the first steps
to keep a list of the materials used. Keeping such careful records
involves making observations, or gathering information on a
will allow other scientists to repeat the experiment at a later date.
topic of interest. This step comes natural to most people. It
As scientists work on their experiments, they are
involves using the 5 senses to see, hear, taste, touch, or smell
constantly making observations and collecting data .This part of
what is going on in the world.
the process is known as the results. It is important to keep
The next step is to come up with a problem, or a good
careful records so that they can be shared with other scientists.
question to be answered. Ask yourself questions about
Data can also be in the form of notes, tables, pictures, charts,
something that interests you and what you would like to learn
and even graphs.
more about. Does something seem strange to you? Do you want
The final step is the conclusion. This involves
to find out how something works? Questions should be clear and
analyzing and summarizing the results. This is also
testable, not opinions or questions that test more than one thing.
where scientists reveal whether or not the data found
The next stage of the scientific method involves forming a
supports their original hypothesis. If results do not support the
hypothesis, or a possible solution to the problem. This is when
hypothesis, scientists do NOT go back and change their
scientists use what they already know and have observed, to
predictions. Instead they try to figure out what might have been
say what they believe the outcome of the experiment will be.
wrong with their hypothesis.
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