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The Scientific Method

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The following links are great resources for helping you learn about the scientific method:
  • Jack Hartmann's "Scientific Method" Song
  • Robo and Reem's adventure with the Scientific Method
  • ​Go Noodle "Think Like a Scientist" by Blazerfresh 

Learn how to apply the scientific method with Mark Rober:
  • ​Tips for great elementary science fair projects ​
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​Tips for using The Scientific Method
  • Use your 5 senses: Sight, Smell, Touch, Hear, Taste.
  • Ask Scientific Questions:
    • Start with question words like “What,” “Why,” or “How?" 
    • Scientific Questions sound like: "Where do owls live?" What kind of clouds bring rain?  When are shadows the longest?
    • Non-Scientific Questions sound like: "Can I play outside?" "Which park is by your house?" "What animal is your favorite?"
  • Write like a scientist: 
    • Make sure you answer and write about the question you asked.
    • Write down the steps you followed in your investigation.
    • Include your data.
    • Add charts, graphs, diagrams, or pictures.
    • Words such as "First," "Next," and "Last:" help tell the order of your investigation. 
    • State facts and observations instead of opinions.  A fact or observation can be supported by information gathered in an experiment. An opinion is a personal feeling or belief about something. ​
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​Useful Vocabulary Words 
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Observations: Information gathered by using your senses about the world around you.
Investigation: a way to find the right answer to a question.
Data: Information that is observed during your investigation. It can be represented in a graph, pictures, diagram, and/or charts. 
Classifying: Putting things in groups.
Living: anything that is or has ever been alive (animal, flower, seed)
Non-living: anything that is not now nor has ever been alive (rock, table, slime, candy)
Hypothesis: a possible answer or educated guess to your scientific question.
Experiment: a kind of investigation that tests how changing one thing will affect another thing.
Conclusion: something that can be observed, demonstrated, and/or supported with evidence.
Evidence: a set of facts from the data gathered that supports a scientist’s answers.

The worksheets below can help your student stay organized while planning and conducting their experiments. 

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    • Information
    • Registration
  • FAQ
  • Resources
    • The Scientific Method
    • How Your Project Will Be Evaluated
    • Online Ideas and Resources
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  • Presentations
    • Templates
    • Example Projects
  • Blog