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Lesson 45 of 84 · Engineering and Design
ExperimentThe Scientific Method (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
The scientific method is a systematic approach to investigating questions. It involves making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
Key Words
- hypothesis
- variable
Materials Needed
- paper clips
- rubber bands
- string
Safety First
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: The scientific method is a systematic approach to investigating questions. It involves making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
Step 2 — Do
Gather your materials and set up your workspace.
Step 3 — Observe
Observe what happens and describe it in detail.
Step 4 — Record
Record your observations in your science journal.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is a scientific model?