Scientific Method Activities for 4th 5th and 6th Grade

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The scientific method is a series of steps followed by scientific investigators to answer specific questions about the natural world. It involves making observations, formulating a hypothesis, and conducting scientific experiments. Scientific inquiry starts with an observation followed by the formulation of a question about what has been observed. The steps of the scientific method are as follows: 

Observation 

Question 

Hypothesis 

Experiment 

Results 

Conclusion 

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Click HERE for a brief online quiz to practice the steps of the scientific method.

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Click HERE for an online interactive flash presentation.

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Click HERE to visit the ASU School of Life Sciences to see ways to teach students about the scientific without having to pose only science related questions!

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Scientific Method Interactive Notebook Activity

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The video below is a basic introduction to the scientific method steps and terms.

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Click HERE for FREE Scientific Method Vocabulary Task Cards

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Click HERE for a crossword puzzle.

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View this video for the scientific method in action with a lemonade experiment.

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View this cartoon type video to learn about science variables.

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Your students will remember scientific method vocabulary with this interactive notebook activity.

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Here are some songs to help students learn the steps. Songs always make learning easier!

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Here is a scientific method experiment on apple oxidation:

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Watch this high interest video showing the scientific method with Diet Coke and Mentos!

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Click HERE for tons of free science experiment ideas - practical for the classroom!

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Mad Margaret Experiments with the Scientific Method (In the Science Lab)

I'm Mad Margaret, and I'm not really mad, I'm just crazy about science! When a friend tells me he has a sneezing problem, I help him use the scientific method to solve it. I'm no Einstein, but I can tell you all about the scientific method!

Grades 2-3

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4M Kitchen Science Kit

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The Magic School Bus - Chemistry Lab

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You may also like this free science lesson plan:

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