The Scientific Method

Master the scientific method! Learn its 5 steps with examples for your next science project.

Choose a description, written example, and picture example for each step of the scientific method. FIRST STEP Identify the Problem a Question What type of salt melts ice the fastest? SECOND STEP Form a Hypothesis If salt grain size is related to rate of melting ice, the smaller grains like popcorn salt will melt ice the fastest. THIRD STEP Create Perform Experiment I will test 4 different types of salt on square ice cubes and time how long it takes to melt. FOURTH STEP Analyze Results Draw Conclusions My data shows that my hypothesis is not supported - rock salt melted ice the fastest at a rate of 1 inch minutes. FIFTH STEP Communicate Results I wrote a paper and will present my project at the science fair.