The Scientific Method
Name:
Work through the scientific method to complete your experiment or investigation.
Make an OBSERVATION in the world around you.
In words or as a diagram, record something you have noticed.
What did it sound like?
What did it look like?
What did it smell like?
Was it changing?
What did it feel like?
Was it moving?
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Ask a testable QUESTION about what you have observed.
Choose one to complete:
Does changing
How does changing
If I change
affect
?
affect
?
will it affect
Form a HYPOTHESIS based on what you already know
(observations, prior knowledge, inquiries and research
etc.), that you predict will answer your question.
?
Hypothesis structure:
If (this happens),
then (this will happen).
If ,
then visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
PLAN the experiment that you want to do.
Choose a relevant experiment from the selection that has been provided for you.
Record the name of the experiment and explain why you chose it.
Experiment: A fair test means that you
only have one independent
variable in your experiment.
An independent
variable is something
that you change.
Can you find the independent variable in your experiment? Highlight it on your experiment.
Why did you choose this experiment? How is it relevant to your question?
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Gather the MATERIALS you will need for your
experiment or investigation.
Research sources:
Equipment needed:
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
CONDUCT EXPERIMENT/INVESTIGATION
Research
Research your question, record relevant information and evidence.
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Conduct Investigation/Experiment
Research
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Conduct Investigation/Experiment
Procedure
Write out and follow the experiment procedure to collect data.
Equipment:
Steps:
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Conduct Investigation/Experiment
Steps
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Conduct Investigation/Experiment
Steps
Data collection:
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
ANALYSE the evidence and data you collected
from your experiment or investigation.
Organise your evidence.
To analyse means to break
something down into its parts and
examine them. Analysing a text
involves breaking down its ideas and
structure to understand it better.
List at least three facts from your research and explain how they connect to your question
and hypothesis.
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Analyse
Choose a graphic organiser to analyse your research.
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Analyse
Present your data:
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Analyse
Describe the patterns that you notice:
Key Words
most
least
equal
decreasing
less
more
lowest
same
highest
fastest
increasing
slowest
Has your hypothesis been confirmed? Yes/No
Yes - move on to the next step to write a conclusion.
No - think of a different hypothesis you could test.
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Draw a CONCLUSION, based on your analysis,
to summarise your new understandings.
Key Words
because
as a result of
caused by
due to
What do I understand?
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
In words or as a diagram, record how you will share
your findings effectively.
visit twinkl.com
The Scientific Method
Reflect and decide on NEXT STEPS.
What did I enjoy most about my science investigation or experiment?
What did I find the most challenging?
What action would I take next time to improve my learning?
How am I going to use what I have learned to make a difference?
visit twinkl.com