Scientific Method Scope and Sequence
Draft
August 26, 2014
***As a staff, we agree to teach these elements of the scientific
method to mastery.
1. Question
2. Prediction/Hypothesis
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If I do this, then this will happen, and I think so
because…)
3. Materials List
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2nd
5th-6th
5th
4th-6th
4th
4th-6th
5th-6th
4th
5th
3rd-6th
3rd
Controlled (constant)
Manipulated (changed)
Measured
5. Step-by-step procedure
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2nd-6th
Include measuring tool (ruler, thermometer, etc)
4. Variables:
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Taught Mastery
K-6th
K
1st-6th
1st
Logical order
Measure and record data
Repeat trials
6. Results: Picture, Diagram, or Data Table
7. Conclusion
(How does the data support the conclusion?)
- Add CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning)
- Include high and low data
- include difference between high and
low data (range)
- include explanatory language (taller than,
longer than, warmer than, etc.)
8. New questions?