Instructions
Read through the scientific method steps below and complete the activities that follow.
Steps of the Scientific Method
- Ask a Question: Identify a problem or a question you want to answer.
- Do Background Research: Gather information about the topic you are curious about.
- Construct a Hypothesis: Make an educated guess about the possible answer to your question.
- Test Your Hypothesis: Design and conduct experiments to test your hypothesis.
- Analyze Data and Draw Conclusions: Look at the data collected and determine if it supports your hypothesis.
- Communicate Results: Share your findings with others through reports or presentations.
Activity 1: Question and Hypothesis
Think of a science question you have always wondered about. Write it down below:
Now, construct a hypothesis. What do you think the answer to your question might be? Write it below:
Activity 2: Experiment Planning
Imagine you are going to test your hypothesis. List 3 steps you would take to conduct an experiment:
Activity 3: Data Analysis
How will you collect data from your experiment? Write down a method for gathering your information:
Activity 4: Results Communication
How would you share the results of your experiment? Describe your plan below:
Reflection
What do you think is the most important step of the scientific method? Why?