Scientific Method

Put the following steps of the scientific method in the proper order.

• Draw a conclusion

• Make a hypothesis

• Design and conduct an experiment

• Gather data

• Observe

Match the following

• Organized process to test a hypothesis

• Data

• A collection of observations & measurements

• Conclusion

• A temporary prediction that can be tested

• Hypothesis

• The careful watching of something to notice what it is

• Experiment

• A judgment based on the results of an experiment

• Observation

Juan predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted because electricity stimulates plant growth.

• Recognize or notice a problem - Observe 

•  Plan or conduct an experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

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Isabella said, “If I fertilize my geranium plants then they will blossom because fertilizers boost plant growth.”

• Recognize or notice a problem - Observe 

•  Plan or conduct an experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

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Simon’s data showed that household cockroaches moved away from raw cucumber slices.

• Recognize or notice a problem - Observe 

•  Plan or conduct an experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

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Juliana grew bacteria from the mouth on special plates in the laboratory.  She placed drops of different mouthwashes of bacteria on each plate.

• Recognize or notice a problem - Observe 

•  Plan or conduct an experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

Mateo used a survey to determine how many of his classmates were left-handed and how many were right-handed.

• Recognize or notice a problem - Observe 

•  Plan or conduct an experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

Matías saw bats catching insects after dark.  He asked, “How do bats find the insects in the dark?”

• Recognize or notice a problem - Observe 

•  Plan or conduct an experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

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Ximena read about growing plants in water.  She wanted to know how plants could grow without soil. 

• Recognize or notice a problem - Observe 

•  Plan or conduct an experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

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Santiago’s experiment showed that chicken eggshells were stronger when he gave the hen food to which extra calcium had been added.

• Recognize or notice a problem - Observe 

•  Plan or conduct an experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

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