Steps of the Scientific Method

5Science39 min

Learning Objective

I can describe the steps of the scientific method.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The scientific method is a process used to produce reliable results and answer a specific question.

  • Observations include anything that can be observed with the five senses, while research may answer questions and help refine your experiment.

  • An experiment should have an experimental group and a control group, as well as an independent and dependent variable.

Practice

12 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

List the steps of the scientific method in order as described in the video.

Teacher Guide

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