1. Scientific Method
Mrs. Smerz
4th grade

2. What is Science? What does a Scientist do? Journal Response
In your journal answer the following question.
What is Science?
Use as much detail to describe your answer.
Skip a few lines then answer:
What does a Scientist do?

3. Scientific Method Problem/Question Observation/Research
You are going to watch a short video
Problem/Question
Observation/Research
Formulate a Hypothesis
Experiment
Collect and Analyze Results
Conclusion

4. Think of a question or problem. Try to solved through experimentation.
Example: Is it important for a plant to get sunlight to grow?

5. Research your topic of interest or problem
Observation
Make observations
Research your topic of interest or problem

6. Hypothesis
Predict a possible answer to the problem or question. Example: I think the plant will grow taller because it the sun will heat up the soil.

7. Develop and follow a procedure. Include a detailed materials list.
Experiment
Develop and follow a procedure. Include a detailed materials list.

8. Explain what happened. Include tables, graphs, and photographs.
Results
Explain what happened. Include tables, graphs, and photographs.

9. Conclusions
Include a statement that tells is the hypothesis was right or wrong. Make recommendations for more study and what you could do differently next time