1. Scientific Method
A way of thinking about nature involving the use of certain skills to solve problems in an orderly manner.

2. 1. DEFINING/STATING THE PROBLEM
USUALLY ASKED IN THE FORM OF A QUESTION.
EX: Which brand of diaper is the most absorbent, Luvs, Pampers or Huggies?

3. EX: I believe Huggies are the most absorbent diapers.
2. FORM YOUR HYPOTHESIS
Possible answer to a question based on gathered information.
EX: I believe Huggies are the most absorbent diapers.

4. 3. Make Observations
Any information we gather by using our senses (seeing, hearing, touching, smelling)
EX: I can see when water is poured onto the three diapers, Huggies absorbs the greatest amount.

5. EX: Pouring water onto three differing
4. Experiment
An activity designed to test a hypothesis.
EX: Pouring water onto three differing
brands of diapers and measuring which absorbs the greatest amount of water.

6. 5. Analyze Data
Information collected from observations & experiments. When you are analyzing data, you generally place your information in the form of a chart or graph.

7. EX: My hypothesis was correct. Huggies are the most absorbent diapers.
6. Draw Conclusions
An answer to the question.
EX: My hypothesis was correct. Huggies are the most absorbent diapers.

8. Let others know the results of your experiment.
7. Communicate Results
Let others know the results of your experiment.
EX: I am entering the science fair to let our school know which diaper is the most absorbent out of Luvs, Huggies, or Pampers.