Scientific Investigation: Parts of the Scientific Method
Hypothesis
(If…, then…)
Question:
Problem:
Purpose:
Procedure
Conclusion
Data &
Results
Materials
Scientific Investigation: Parts of the Scientific Method
Question, Problem or
Purpose
Describes why you are
doing this experiment.
Hypothesis
A testable
statement.
If…, then…
Materials
Always make a list of
materials.
These are the things
that you will need to
complete an
experiment.
Procedure
Steps needed to
complete during an
experiment.
Data/Results
Science requires
evidence!
After you have
completed the steps
of an experiment,
you must record the
data and find out
your results. Next,
you analyze your
data. Think: was
there anything
unusual about your
results?
Conclusion
Describe your
results. Explain
what you have
learned from this
experiment.
Has your
hypothesis been
proven correct or
false?
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Illustrate or describe each step with your own words.
Question, Problem or
Purpose
Hypothesis
Materials
Procedures
Data/ Results
Conclusion
Observe Teacher Experiment Demonstration: Record the steps of the scientific method you see.
Question, Problem
or Purpose
Hypothesis
Materials
Procedures
Data/ Results
Conclusion
On the last panel the Teacher can complete a simple experiment and have the
students record the parts of the scientific method that they see.
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