teaching resource

PowerPoint on the Scientific Method - Thinking Like a Scientist

Updated: 13 Nov 2024

Introduce your students to the scientific process with an interactive PowerPoint on the scientific method.

Editable: Google Slides
Pages: 1 Page
Grades: 3 - 5

Curriculum

Science 3.2(A)

Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking and answering questions, making inferences, and selecting and using equipment or technology needed, to solve a specific problem in the natural world;
Science 3.2(F)

Communicate valid conclusions supported by data in writing, by drawing pictures, and through verbal discussion.
Science 3.3(A)

Analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing;
Science 3.3(B)

Represent the natural world using models such as volcanoes or the Sun, Earth, and Moon system and identify their limitations, including size, properties, and materials; and
Science 3.3(C)

Connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.
Science 4.2(A)

Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions;
Science 4.3(A)

Analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing;
Science 4.3(C)

Connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.
Science 5.2(A)

Describe, plan, and implement simple experimental investigations testing one variable;
Science 5.2(B)

Ask well defined questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select and use appropriate equipment and technology;
Science 5.2(F)

Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
Science 5.3(C)

Connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.

teaching resource

PowerPoint on the Scientific Method - Thinking Like a Scientist

Updated: 13 Nov 2024

Introduce your students to the scientific process with an interactive PowerPoint on the scientific method.

Editable: Google Slides
Pages: 1 Page
Grades: 3 - 5

Introduce your students to the scientific process with an interactive PowerPoint on the scientific method.

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Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to the scientific method? Our brand-new teaching resources have you covered!

This interactive PowerPoint presentation, Thinking Like a Scientist, is designed to help middle elementary students understand and apply the steps of the scientific method through relatable, age-appropriate scenarios, fun visuals, and regular checks for understanding.

What’s In this PowerPoint on the Scientific Method?

Each slide in this PowerPoint/Google Slides slide deck is designed to introduce your students to the process scientists use to explore the world around us. Whether you’re teaching a stand-alone lesson on scientific investigation or introducing basic skills for upcoming science experiments, this teaching slide deck will guide students through observing, questioning, predicting, experimenting, and analyzing results, all while encouraging them to think, share, and interact with the content.

This resource is perfect for in-class instruction, remote learning, or as a review tool.

This PowerPoint on the Scientific Method offers discussion points and introduces terminology such as:

Making a Hypothesis
What is Science?
What does it mean to think scientifically?
What is a constant?
What is a variable?
What are the steps in the scientific process?
and more!

How to Access This Scientific Method PowerPoint for Kids

This resource is available as a fully editable Google Slides presentation. Use the download button to download your resource file. You will be prompted to make a copy to your Drive. Once you have your file, all you have to do is project and teach!

This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher in Colorado and Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

Science 3.2(A)

Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking and answering questions, making inferences, and selecting and using equipment or technology needed, to solve a specific problem in the natural world;
Science 3.2(F)

Communicate valid conclusions supported by data in writing, by drawing pictures, and through verbal discussion.
Science 3.3(A)

Analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing;
Science 3.3(B)

Represent the natural world using models such as volcanoes or the Sun, Earth, and Moon system and identify their limitations, including size, properties, and materials; and
Science 3.3(C)

Connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.
Science 4.2(A)

Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions;
Science 4.3(A)

Analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing;
Science 4.3(C)

Connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.
Science 5.2(A)

Describe, plan, and implement simple experimental investigations testing one variable;
Science 5.2(B)

Ask well defined questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select and use appropriate equipment and technology;
Science 5.2(F)

Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
Science 5.3(C)

Connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists.

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