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Using the Scientific Method Practice Task Cards

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    Updated:  02 Dec 2024

Help your students design scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Practice Task Cards.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

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    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  5 - 7

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teaching resource

Using the Scientific Method Practice Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  02 Dec 2024

Help your students design scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Practice Task Cards.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  5 - 7

Help your students design scientific method experiments with a set of printable Scientific Method Practice Task Cards.

Introduce Experimental Design with Scientific Method Practice Task Cards

Introduce your 5th and 6th graders to the essentials of scientific experiment design with this engaging set of Experimental Design Task Cards. This resource provides an excellent way for students to practice planning experiments and understanding the scientific method in its entirety.

This resource features scientific hypothesis ask cards featuring a variety of engaging, relatable, and testable scientific questions, students will design their own experiments using the included graphic organizer, helping them build critical thinking and experimental design skills.

24 Science Fair Hypothesis Examples to Research and Design Experiments For

This set includes the tools you need to introduce your students to the scientific method experiment design process by providing them with a variety of testable hypotheses to research and analyze. This download includes:

  • 24 Task Cards: Each card presents a testable scientific question, challenging students to think through the experimental design process.
  • Graphic Organizer: A structured tool to guide students as they plan their experiments.

Using the included graphic organizer, students will read each testable hypothesis example and complete the following tasks:

  1. Write a Hypothesis using the ‘If, Then’ format
  2. Design an experiment and share how to test the hypothesis
  3. Identify the independent variable
  4. Identify the dependent variable
  5. Identify the control group

Perfect for Sharing Science Fair Project Examples and More!

This resource is perfect for teaching advanced scientific skills to upper elementary students. It provides students with the structure and background they need to plan their own scientific experiments in preparation for science fair projects. These task cards provide the students with strong examples of testable Science Fair Hypotheses that they can use as inspiration for their own science fair projects.

To get your copy of this resource, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose between the Printable PDF file and the Editable Google Slides resource. If you’d like to modify any of the questions to match your curriculum or preference, we recommend downloading the Google Slides version and making any changes before printing.


This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.


More Scientific Method Practice Activities and Worksheets

Don’t stop there! Make sure you check out these awesome scientific method practice activities before you go! You’re sure to find something to engage your students and grow their scientific skills.

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