Scientific Method Worksheets

Experiments are one of the best ways for your child to learn about science, and scientific method worksheets serve to reinforce skills learned.

Try a scientific method with your child.

When you are looking for scientific method worksheets, make sure they have these common elements which are a typical part of the scientific method:

• Proposed question or project
• Hypothesis
• Materials used
• Method or specific steps to experiment
• Observations
• What actually happened
• Summary of why the experiment had this outcome and any additional notes

Although it sounds like a lot of items, in reality a younger child does not need to write an elaborate report. A few words can suffice, such as: "I think the balloon will fill with air from the gas the vinegar and baking soda mixture creates." What's important is that your child become familiar with the method and the logical thought processes of working through a science experiment so that when he moves on to more advanced science courses he will already be familiar with the method.

There are many sites out there with scientific method worksheets available for free download or to print. These worksheets do vary, depending upon the age of the student for which the lesson is intended and what the creator of the document believes is the most important elements in the scientific method. We've searched through some of the many worksheets available and come up with a few that we believe are good options, such as:

• The Biology Corner—In addition to many worksheets, including ones featuring the scientific method, this site also offers some lesson plans based on the scientific method model. There are teacher resources, quizzes and experiments that reinforce this method.

• Science Spot—In addition to a really solid scientific method paper, this site offers other worksheets such as worksheets geared toward specific sciences, such as astronomy or chemistry. Be sure to check out the science club while you're there for even more great science ideas!

• Sponge Bob's Scientific Method Worksheet—For children who are reluctant scientists, relating science and the scientific method to a favorite cartoon character like Sponge Bob can create interest and make learning fun. This very specific science experiment and worksheet is free to print.

• Mrs. Bach's Science Pages—Print out worksheets or learn more about how the scientific method works. Also offers links to outside sites of interest such as one to an animation that will walk the student through how to use the scientific method in an experiment.

• Science Story—Unique worksheet with a story about a specific experiment. At the end of the story are several questions based on the scientific method, which the student will answer. Although it is not necessary to do an actual experiment with this worksheet, the student will learn the process itself through reading the worksheet.

• Halloween Science Project—Although this experiment can be performed any time of year, fall is the best time since pumpkins are in ready supply and quite inexpensive. Worksheet explains the experiment and then offers a free worksheet to record the experiment.

• Energy Fair—This booklet is aimed more toward the educator but offers details on the scientific method, experiments to use with students, an explanation of how to record those experiments and a sample worksheet you can print and use with your child or students.

• Brain Pop—This site is all about scientific problem solving. In addition to tons of great experiments, you'll also find worksheets and other science resources.

• Unique Scientific Method Worksheets—Many different worksheets featuring fun and unusual experiments ad projects that will help your child learn about the scientific method even at an early age.

As you can see, there are many resources available for finding these worksheets. If you still aren't satisfied with any of the suggestions above, consider creating your own worksheets in your word processing program by using your child's specific interests. For example, if your daughter loves horses, you can add a small horse in the corner or personalize the sheets with her name at the top. Most of all remember that learning about science should be fun—your child will retain the most information from experiments he enjoyed completing.

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