University of Washington
Washington U: Model for Conducting Scientific Research
This page outlines the scientific method, step by step.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Methods
A video that explains the steps involved in the scientific method. Includes a karaoke song with lyrics, a quiz to test students' knowledge, and vocabulary definitions.
Other
University of Richmond: Archimedes Initiative
The Archimedes Initiative is home to thematic videos on aspects of the inquiry cycle. With coverage of the ins and outs of science fair projects and video interviews of science fair participants who discuss their projects, discoveries,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Scientific Methods
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The steps in the scientific method are described in detail in this lesson.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Scientific Discovery
Scientific discovery is the process or product of successful scientific inquiry. Objects of discovery can be things, events, processes, causes, and properties as well as theories and hypotheses and their features (their explanatory...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Cube Puzzle and Toilet Paper Roll Model in Teaching the Nature of Science
This lesson incorporates inexpensive materials such as carton boxes, toilet paper roll tube, strings and toothpicks. It engages young scholars to conduct pattern observation, prediction, testing and ends up with a model construction. It...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Interpreting the Geologic History of Canyon De Chelly
Earth Science teachers will combine field observations with the information given in the classroom to interpret the geologic history of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Melting Ice Cubes
This activity helps students understand how the melting of ice cubes floating in water is influenced by the salinity of the water. It will introduce the concept of density and density driven currents and provide practice in using the...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Designing and Carrying Out Your Very Own Animal Behavior Experiment
Students review the process of science and then use the scientific process to design and carry out an experiment using pill bugs.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: What Is Science?
Students learn abut scientific investigation and the difference between hypotheses and theories.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Testing Hypotheses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn the steps of how to test hypotheses.
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Science Fairs
Find out what the difference is between a science demonstration and a science experiment. Then explore Science Bob's page to learn about ideas for science fairs, the Scientific Method, science fair resources, and even some helpful advice.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Do You Need Me to Repeat That?
Learn how repeated trials during experimentation leads to more reliable results.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: The Mad Scientist
Review different parts of the scientific method in this hangman-style game.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Better by Design
The purpose of this activity is to use a scientific method to determine the effect of control surfaces on a paper glider. The students will construct a paper airplane/glider and test its performance to determine the base characteristics...
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Other
Geological Society of America: The Nature of Science and Scientific Method [Pdf]
An introduction to science and how scientists solve problems using the scientific method. Highlights how the scientific method has been used in the past and present.
NASA
Sci Jinks: What Is Scientific Method?
This resource provides the seven steps of the scientific method which can be used as an introduction or review.
Read Works
Read Works: Developing Possible Solutions
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about solving problems. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: The Scientific Method
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage lists steps in the scientific method. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are also included. Several...
Read Works
Read Works: The Scientific Method
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the five steps of the scientific method. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Definition of Variable
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write algebraic expressions and equations using variables.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Development of Hypotheses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to recognize and make good hypotheses.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Scientific Investigation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how scientists study the natural world.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Scientific Investigation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers how scientists study the natural world.