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Read Works

Read Works: The Scientific Method

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the five steps of the scientific method. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Scientific Method

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage lists steps in the scientific method. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are also included. Several...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Methods

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The steps in the scientific method are described in detail in this lesson.
Handout
Other

University of Rochester: Intro. To the Scientific Method

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a detailed overview of the scientific method. Content addresses what the scientific method is, its four steps, some common mistakes when applying the scientific method, and more.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Scientific Methods: Using "Awakenings" to Dispel Misconceptions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An activity where students watch the movie "Awakenings" starring Robin Williams. The purpose of the lesson is for students to record on a tally sheet each time they notice a step in the scientific method being used. They will become...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Method

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describe how the Renaissance period in history changed the approach to science. Identify the steps of the scientific method. Differentiate between the independent...
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Steps of the Scientific Method: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the steps involved in the Scientific Method. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Steps of the Scientific Method."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Steps of the Scientific Method: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the steps involved in the Scientific Method. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Steps of the Scientific Method."
Interactive
BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Inky the Squid and the Treasures of the Scientific Method!

For Students 9th - 10th
Review your understanding of the scientific method as you play this underwater game. Collect clues in bottles, pearls, and answer questions. There are three levels of difficulty to choose from.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Scientific Methods

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers steps of the scientific methods and control group.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Methods

For Students 3rd - 8th
A video that explains the steps involved in the scientific method. Includes a karaoke song with lyrics, a quiz to test students' knowledge, and vocabulary definitions.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The Scientific Method

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This template provides the steps in the Scientific Method, describes each step and invites the flipchart user/scientist to complete the steps and record them on the flipchart template. Appropriate for...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson looks at how the scientific method is applied in a scientific investigation, and at the differences between theories and hypotheses in science.
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Other

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School: The Scientific Method (Part 3) [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains how to collect and organize data for an experiment. Describes how to make a table and graph the data, and when to use different types of graphs. Next, it discusses which variable should be on the x- or y-axis of a graph, and how...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Scientific Process

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Role of investigations in science and the steps of the scientific method.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Process

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Role of investigations in science and the steps of the scientific method.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Scientific Method

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was created to teach students the steps in the scientific method (Purpose, Hypothesis, Procedures, Analysis, and Conclusion). The flipchart contains images that help to define and...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Scientific Method

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces fifth graders to the steps in the scientific method. Opportunities for student participation are included throughout.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Scientific Method Worksheet

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a graphic organizer that was created to be completed by students, individually or as a class, during science investigation. It assists students in completing a science investigation...
Primary
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Science Education Center: Science: A Work in Progress

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The scientific method is more than just a series of steps to be followed like a recipe. It is a fluid, ever-changing process. This video discusses student's perception of the scientific method and how to make learning science in the...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Scientific Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how scientists study the natural world.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Scientific Method

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The steps for the scientific method are detailed in this resource.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Sampling Arthropod Diversity of a Schoolyard

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will practice the steps in the scientific method in this activity where they design and carry out an investigation into arthropods in the schoolyard.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Scientific Process: Physical Science

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Put the scientific method steps in order in this interactive flow chart! This site also includes a short quiz over the scientific method.