Putting the Scientific Method into Play
Posted by Carlene GordonFourth graders have been investigating the theory and application of the scientific method. The scientific method is a series of steps that scientists use to find answers to their questions. Students learned that although all the steps are most often present, scientists often need to manipulate the order of the steps and sometimes go back and do them them again in order to form accurate conclusions. The basic steps in the scientific method are question, research, hypothesize, experiment, analyze, draw conclusions, and communicate results. Recently, students were presented with three different floor surfaces and a rubber ball and tasked with applying the scientific method. Students began by generating a question and worked through the steps of the scientific method the form valid and supported conclusions.
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