Steps of the Scientific Method

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• draw conclusions

• Make an observation and ask a question

• make a hypothesis

• test the experiment

The following is NOT a step in the scientific method.

• collect data

• share conclusions with others

• make predictions

• take selfies during the experiment

Which happens after you make an observation and ask a question?

• make a hypothesis

• make a plan

• do research on your topic

• draw conclusions

Which happens last?

• make a hypothesis

• ask a question/make an observation

• report your findings

• draw conclusions

The scientific method is a series of

• stations

• phrases

• steps

• answers

Choose a way to share your ideas with others

• write

• draw a picture

• record a video/audio

• give a speech

To make observations you use your _______.

• five senses

• feet

• smile

• experience

Performing a test or experiment allows you to test your ___________.

• draw conclusions

• hypothesis

• senses

• battery

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system