Cross-Curricular Reading Comprehension Worksheets: C-21 of 36The Scientific MethodCross-Curricular Focus: Science InvestigationScientists study the world and learn about how it works. Asthey study the world, the scientists use a process called thescientific method. They ask important questions and search forthe answers. Sometimes they make amazing discoveries! Thereare times when a scientist is unable to answer his own question.If he has taken good notes, another scientist may come alonglater and use his notes to find the answer. Every year there isnew knowledge.The scientific method is a step-by-step process. You can useit to conduct an experiment. You start by making observationsabout something that interests you. Based on your observations,you make a hypothesis. A hypothesis is a smart guess youmake by using what you know. You guess what you think couldhappen. Now you are ready to begin your experiment.During your experiment you should take notes. These notesare your experiment data. You constantly make observationsduring this time. You may discover things that make you to reviseyour experiment. Eventually, you conclude your experiment.Next, you begin to look over your notes. You decide what youfound out in your experiment. You make a final statement aboutwhether or not your hypothesis was correct. You use reasonsand evidence to support your statement.Using the scientific method can be challenging. However, itcan also be rewarding. All the steps are organized in a process.When you provide observations and data as evidence to supportyour conclusion, your ideas are more likely to be accepted.Name:Answer the following questions based on thereading passage. Don't forget to go back to thepassage whenever necessary to find or confirmyour answers.1) What is the scientific method?2) When you find something that interests you, howdo you make a hypothesis?3) Why it is important to take good notes when you areconducting an experiment?What is the last step in the scientific method"5) Name one thing you might like to investigate thisyear for a science project.
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Answer:1. What is the scientific method? The scientific method is a step-by-step process used by scientists to conduct experiments. It involves making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting an experiment, taking notes, and concluding whether the hypothesis was correct.2. When you find something that interests you, how do you make a hypothesis? You make a hypothesis by using what you know to make a smart guess about what you think could happen based on your observations.3. Why is it important to take good notes when you are conducting an experiment? Taking good notes is important because they serve as your experiment data, allowing you to review and analyze your findings later. Good notes can also help other scientists use your data to find answers if you are unable to.4. What is the last step in the scientific method? The last step in the scientific method is to look over your notes, decide what you found out, and make a final statement about whether or not your hypothesis was correct, using reasons and evidence to support your statement.5. Name one thing you might like to investigate this year for a science project. This answer will vary depending on personal interests. For example, you might investigate how different types of light affect plant growth or explore the effects of various substances on the rate of chemical reactions
