Scientific Method

Grade 445 minutesNGSS 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.

...and 4 more questions

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Scientific Method for Kids | Learn all about the Scientific Method Steps

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