Scientific Method- Examples of each Step

The hypothesis can be accepted because the electromagnet with the longer copper wire had greater strength.

• problem

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• results

The electromagnet with 60cm of wire picked up six more papaer clips on average as compared to using 30 cm of wire.

• problem

• conclusion

• results

• materials

Fill two identical containers with the same amount of room temperature water.

• problem

• procedure

• results

• conclusion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

one D-cell battery and one battery holder

• procedure

• results

• problem

• material

If a longer copper wire is used, then the electromagnet will have greater strength.

• question/problem

• conclusion

• procedure

• hypothesis

Does the length of a copper wire affect the strength of an electromagnet?

• problem

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• materials

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Attach one end of the wire to the negative pole of the battery.

• problem

• results

• conclusion

• procedure

Does a bean seed grow more quickly indoors or outside?

• problem/question

• research

• hypothesis

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

four bean plants

four identical pots

soil

water

Plant four bean plants in identical pots using the same type of soil. Place two of these in an outdoor location, and place the other two in an indoor location. Try to choose locations where the plants will get a similar amount of sunlight. Care for the plants in an identical way, like giving the same amount of water. Then, each day for the three-week experimental period, observe and measure plant growth. Carefully record the size of each plant in a notebook.

• problem

• research

• hypothesis

• experiment

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

four bean plants

four identical pots

soil

water

• hypothesis

• research

• materials

• procedure

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3