Scientific Method
Grade 4•45 minutes•NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (Asking Questions, Planning & Carrying Out Investigations, Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Engaging in Argument from Evidence, Communicating Information) Crosscutting Concepts: Cause & Effect, Patterns, Systems Disciplinary Core Ideas: Science Practices
Learning Objective
I can design a simple experiment to test a hypothesis using the scientific method.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. List the four steps of the scientific method in order.
2. Explain the difference between an observation and a hypothesis.
3. Imagine you notice that some plants in your garden are growing taller than others. Write a hypothesis about why this might be happening.
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