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The Scientific Method: How Do Scientists Solve Problems Worksheet

The Scientific Method:

How Do Scientists Solve Problems?

Lesson 2 of 3

*Can be used in conjunction with the following lesson plans:

Lesson 1: Steps to Creating a Science Research Project

Lesson 3: What is the effect of light on ice?

Purpose

The following lesson will allow students to name and explain the steps of the scientific

method and use the scientific method to solve a problem.

Georgia Performance Standards

Characteristics of Science:

Habits of Mind:

SCSh1. Students will evaluate the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and

skepticism in science

a. Exhibit the above traits in their own scientific activities

b. Recognize that different explanations often can be given for the same

evidence

SCSh3. Students will identify and investigate problems scientifically

a. Suggest reasonable hypotheses for identified problems

b. Develop procedures for solving scientific problems

e. Develop reasonable conclusions based on data collected

SCSh4. Students will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and

manipulating scientific equipment and materials

a. Develop and use systematic procedures for recording and organizing

information

SCSh6. Students will communicate scientific investigations and information clearly

a. Write clear, coherent laboratory reports related to scientific investigations

c. Use data as evidence to support scientific arguments and claims in written or

oral presentations

d. Participate in group discussions of scientific investigation and current

scientific issues

Nature of Mind:

SCSh7. Students will analyze how scientific knowledge is developed. Students

recognize that:

e. Testing, revising, and occasionally rejecting new and old theories never ends

SCSh9. Students will enhance reading in all curriculum areas by:

c. Building vocabulary knowledge

Materials

• Shoe boxes, numbered and sealed. Each box is to have a flap, large enough for

students to use senses other than sight to determine the contents of the box.

The Scientific Method: How Do Scientists Solve Problems Worksheet