First, ask a question and then, do research. Next, form a hypothesis, and conduct an experiment. Make observations, gather and analyze data, and then state a conclusion based on the results. This is the scientific method, and here is a set of worksheets that has young scientists identify scenarios as the apporpriate part of the method.

Concepts

observational skills, the scientific method, making observations, keeping records, conclusions, hypotheses, variables

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Attach to an assessment to see what learners know
• Staple the packet together for use throughout a unit on the scientific method

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations

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Pros

• Resource comes in document version for easy editing
• The 26-page packet includes 14 worksheets and their answer keys

Cons

• None