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In this post, we’ll explain the scientific method for kids in plain language. You’ll get the steps of the scientific method, classroom examples, and easy science lab ideas. We’ll also show how it connects to NGSS science practices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every great discovery starts with a question. Why is the sky blue? Why do plants bend toward light? The scientific method for kids makes answering questions like these simple and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you teach 3rd grade or middle school, this guide will help. Let’s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the scientific method for kids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The scientific method is a step-by-step way to explore questions about the world. Scientists use it every day. Kids can use it too \u2014 in the classroom, at the science fair, or at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the simplest way to say it: ask a question, make a guess, test it, and see what happens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s it. Everything else is just adding detail to those four ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps of the scientific method for kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may see 5 steps, 6 steps, or 7 steps of the scientific method in different textbooks. Don’t worry \u2014 they all describe the same process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Ask a question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every investigation starts with curiosity<\/a>. Good questions are ones you can test. “Which paper airplane flies farthest?” is a testable question. “Are airplanes cool?” is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Make an observation and do research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Observation means using your senses to gather information. Students look, listen, measure, and take notes. They can also read about the topic first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Form a hypothesis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A hypothesis is a smart guess you can test. Teach kids the classic sentence frame: “If ___, then ___, because ___.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: “If a plant gets more sunlight, then it will grow taller, because plants use light to make food.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s how to write a hypothesis in one easy sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Test with an experiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now comes the fun part. Students design an experiment to test their hypothesis. This is where variables come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n