Scientific Method
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| Scientific Method |
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Description:
| These sites describe the general method used in scientific research. They also include the research process, the role and purpose of theory, and the history of the method. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on science fair projects. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| ScienceStuff: The Scientific Method
This site provides an explanation of what control means in their description of the scientific method.
Plymouth Schools: Scientific Method
This site has a detailed analysis of each step in the scientific method.
The Scientific Method of Problem Solving
This page gives a brief overview of five steps of the scientific method: stating a problem, forming and testing a hypothesis, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusion. Find out difference between scientific theory and law.
Does Soap Float?
Conduct this simple experiment and follow the steps of the scientific method. This experiment is in the form of a lesson plan for grades 3-5.
Quia: Scientific Method Interactive Games
This site has interactive games about the scientific method. Includes matching, flash cards, and concentration.
Biology4Kids: Scientific Method
What is the difference between a theory, a law, or a hypothesis? Find out the answer. Take a quiz to test your understanding of the method. There is also a link for a "Site Tour." NOTE: The site includes ads.
The Scientific Method: A Way to Solve a Problem
Read about the principles included in the scientific method than select the "Scientific Method" link at the bottom of the page to view a PowerPoint presentation.
ThinkQuest: Experimenting with the Scientific Method
Read what these fourth grade students wrote on scientific method.
ThinkQuest: Mad Scientist Experiments 2000
Read about these fifth graders and their science experiments.
Science Method Review
Print out this PDF and solve the crossword puzzle.
ABC Teach: Worksheet Example
This PDF is a worksheet for students' scientific investigation.
Scientific Method Flow Chart
Here is a picture of a flow chart of the scientific method for younger students.
eThemes Resource: Scientific Principles
Find out what scientific method is all about. Learn major principles in science: problem, hypothesis, observations, experiments, theory, and law. Take quizzes to test the hypothesis that you know how to do science.
eThemes Resource: Understanding Science
Learn the meaning and history of science. Find out who the first scientist was and who invented the scientific method. Discover ways of scientific thinking and practice logic, scientific reasoning, learn classifications, and create dichotomous keys. Learn about origin of the scientific terms and expand your scientific vocabulary. Includes quizzes, games, word puzzles.
eThemes Resource: Qualities of a Scientist
Find out what scientific attitudes are most important in science. Learn about distinct scientific disciplines and people who work in these fields. Includes a printable word search puzzle, worksheets, and a quiz.
eThemes Resource: Science Fair Projects: Ideas and Organization
Some of these sites offer ideas for science experiments for kids. Other sites present more investigative ideas and guidelines for science fair projects.
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Education Standards:
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AU Standards:
4.17.1.d, 4.18.1.c
IL Standards:
13.7.07
ME Standards:
J.1, J.2, J.3, L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6, J.1, J.2, J.3, J.4, J.6
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 3, 4, 6, 7, 7.1.A.a, 7.1.A.b, 7.1.A.c, 7.1.B.a, 7.1.B.b, 7.1.D.b, 7.1.A.a, 7.1.A.c, 7.1.A.d, 7.1.B.a, 7.1.B.b, 7.1.B.c, 7.1.C.a, 7.1.C.b, 7.1.D.a, 7.1.D.b, 7.1.A.a, 7.1.A.b, 7.1.A.c, 7.1.A.d, 7.1.A.e, 7.1.B.a, 7.1.B.b, 7.1.B.c, 7.1.B.e, 7.1.B.f, 7.1.C.a, 7.1.C.b, 7.1.C.c, 7.1.D.a, 7.1.D.b, 7.1.A.a, 7.1.A.b, 7.1.A.c, 7.1.A.d, 7.1.A.e, 7.1.A.f, 7.1.B.a, 7.1.B.b, 7.1.B.c, 7.1.B.d, 7.1.B.f, 7.1.B.g, 7.1.C.a, 7.1.C.b, 7.1.C.c, 7.1.D.a, 7.1.D.b, 7.1.A.a, 7.1.A.b, 7.1.A.c, 7.1.A.d, 7.1.A.e, 7.1.A.f, 7.1.B.a, 7.1.B.b, 7.1.B.c, 7.1.B.d, 7.1.B.e, 7.1.B.f, 7.1.B.g, 7.1.C.a, 7.1.C.c, 7.1.D.a, 7.1.D.b
NV Standards:
N.5.A.1, N.5.A.2, N.8.A.3, N.5.A.4, N.5.A.5, N.8.A.1, N.8.A.2, N.8.A.3, N.8.A.4, N.8.A.5, N.8.A.6, N.8.A.7
OK Standards:
A.3.1, A.3.2, A.3.3, A.3.4, A.3.1, A.3.2, A.3.3, A.3.1, A.3.2, A.3.3, A.3.4, A.3.5, A.4.1, A.4.2, A.4.3, A.4.4, A.4.5
UT Standards:
V.2.a, V.2.b, V.2.d, V.2.e, I.3.c, I.3.d, II.2.c, II.2.d
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