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Scientific Method

15 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Science

This Grade 5 science worksheet gives students focused practice with the vocabulary and sequence of the scientific method. Across 15 multiple-choice questions, students identify the independent, dependent, and control variables; distinguish a hypothesis, investigation, experiment, inquiry, evidence, and the scientific method; and recognize the correct order of key investigation steps. The worksheet also asks students to identify bar graphs, line graphs, pie or circle graphs, and diagrams from visual examples. It is designed for science instruction, review, or formative assessment when students are learning how investigations are planned, tested, and communicated. This is a free printable worksheet with a complete answer key, and its multiple-choice format makes it straightforward to use for independent practice or class discussion.

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Scientific Method

Total questions: 15

Name
Class
Date
1.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change
b)
keep the same
c)
experiment with
d)
investigate
2.

In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the –

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Responsive Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Independent Variable

3.
The measurable factor in an experiment is known as the: 
a)
Control
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Constant
d)
Dependent Variable
4.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
5.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
6.

A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event.

a)

evidence

b)

inquiry

c)

investigation

d)

experiment

7.

The parts of an investigation that remain the same so that the dependent variable can be measured.

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

hypothesis

d)

control variable

8.

Information, collected during an investigation, to support a hypothesis.

a)

evidence

b)

inquiry

c)

experiment

d)

control variable

9.

A procedure you carry out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

a)

hypothesis

b)

inquiry

c)

experiment

d)

investigation

10.

An organized way to gather information and answer questions.

a)

inquiry

b)

experiment

c)

investigation

d)

evidence

11.

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

a)

Ask a question, form a hypothesis, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results, make a conclusion

b)

Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

c)

Observe and ask questions, form a hypothesis, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

d)

Form a hypothesis, ask a question, research, report and share results, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions

12.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Line Graph
b)
Pictograph
c)
Bar Graph
d)
Histogram
13.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Line Graph
b)
Pictograph
c)
Bar Graph
d)
Histogram
14.

What type of graph is this?

a)

Bar graph

b)

Histogram

c)

Pie Chart/Circle Graph

d)

Stem Chart

15.

The picture shown is an example of ______.

a)

a circle graph

b)

a diagram

c)

a bar graph

d)

a line graph

Answer Key

Scientific Method

Total questions: 15

1.
a) change
2.
d)

Independent Variable

3.
d) Dependent Variable
4.
c) hypothesis
5.
a) scientific method
6.
c)

investigation

7.
d)

control variable

8.
a)

evidence

9.
c)

experiment

10.
a)

inquiry

11.
c)

Observe and ask questions, form a hypothesis, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results

12.
c) Bar Graph
13.
a) Line Graph
14.
c)

Pie Chart/Circle Graph

15.
b)

a diagram

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What does this Scientific Method worksheet help Grade 5 students learn?

This worksheet uses 15 multiple-choice questions to build students’ understanding of scientific method vocabulary and investigation design. Students distinguish independent, dependent, and control variables, identify terms such as hypothesis, evidence, inquiry, investigation, and experiment, select the correct sequence of investigation steps, and identify common graph types and diagrams.

How can I use this worksheet to teach the scientific method?

Introduce the worksheet after modeling a simple investigation, then have students explain why the changed factor is the independent variable, the measurable factor is the dependent variable, and unchanged factors are control variables. Use the question about investigation order to discuss the progression from observing and asking questions through forming a hypothesis, investigating, drawing conclusions, and sharing results. Review the graph-identification items by asking students what information each visual representation communicates.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this scientific method worksheet?

Students may confuse the independent variable that is changed with the dependent variable that is measured, or mistake a control variable for either one. They may also use hypothesis, evidence, investigation, inquiry, and experiment interchangeably instead of matching each term to its definition. Check the sequencing item carefully, and watch for students who confuse the pictured bar graph, line graph, pie or circle graph, and diagram.

How do I assign and grade this Scientific Method worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, with a complete answer key for all 15 multiple-choice questions. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or review responses from the digital quiz. The printable option also supports classrooms that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this scientific method worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the scientific method definitions, variable terms, and multiple-choice options are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language, helping students access the vocabulary-heavy questions and graph-identification items.

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