Science Study Resources
Scientific Method — Review It
Science Buddies: The Scientific Method
A strong visual review of the scientific method from asking a question through analyzing results and drawing conclusions. It also includes a free downloadable scientific-method poster.
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/scientific-method.shtml
PBS LearningMedia: The Scientific Method
Students hear scientists explain how they observe, ask questions, form hypotheses, test ideas, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions.
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ketae.sci.method/the-scientific-method/
Scientific Method — Practice the Skills
PBS LearningMedia: Observation and Data Collection
A particularly good match for your lessons on making observations and collecting data.
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/9d98fa35-6127-416c-8e79-71f4daef0bbe/observation-and-data-collection/
PBS LearningMedia: Applying Scientific Tools and Methods
Students see examples of the scientific method being applied to real questions about organisms and habitats.
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/knh.methods/toolsandmethods/
Scientific Method — Investigate It
PhET Interactive Simulations
Students can manipulate variables, make predictions, observe changes, and use evidence to explain what happens. PhET states that its science and math simulations are free.
https://phet.colorado.edu
PhET Elementary Science Activities
This takes students closer to activities appropriate for their age rather than dropping them into the entire simulation library.
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/activities
Scientific Method — Try a Real Investigation
Science Buddies: Fifth Grade Science Projects
Hundreds of projects written specifically for fifth graders. Students can follow an investigation or modify one to create their own question.
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-projects/fifth-grade
Science Buddies: Fifth Grade Science Experiments
A large collection of hands-on experiments students can explore at home or school.
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-experiments/fifth-grade