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What is the Scientific Method?
A little confused about just what it means to conduct an experiment using the scientific method? The sites listed below will explain what it all means and what you have to do.
NOTICE: Selecting any of the sites on this list will take you out of the Internet Public Library.
BrainPOP: Scientific Method
http://www.brainpop.com/science/matter/scientificmethod/index.wemlFind out what the scientific method is by watching this fun video. Requires Flash.
Science Fair Central
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/handbook/scientificmethod.html"Before starting your project you need to understand the scientific method. This section uses examples to illustrate and explain the basic steps of the scientific method."
Scientific Method
http://www.kapili.com/s/scimethod.htmlGreat site to that explains the basis of the scientific method - asking questions and then trying to come up with the answers.
The Scientific Method
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/main_pages/experiments/scimethod/scimethod.htmlNot only includes the steps, but also includes an example for the question, "What falls faster, a bowling ball or a feather?"
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This resource originally created by Marie Wolffe. Updated & modified by Deborah Dunk.
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