Scientific Method Unit

Jumpstart your science curriculum with the Scientific Method Unit—a week-long, hands-on exploration of how scientists solve problems! Centered around the essential question, “What are the steps scientists often use to solve problems?”, this unit is packed with engaging, interactive lessons that make scientific inquiry both accessible and exciting for students.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Low-Prep & High-Impact – With a detailed pacing guide and ready-to-use materials, this unit saves you time while maximizing student engagement.
• Flexible & Comprehensive – Designed to support a variety of learning styles and grade levels, from middle to early high school.
• Built-In Skill Building – Students learn how to ask questions, form hypotheses, design experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions—essential skills for all future scientists.
• Creative Labs & Activities – From the fun “Saving Sam” challenge to the hands-on M&M lab, students experience the scientific method in action.

What’s Included:

• Unit Pacing Guide
• Lab Skills & Organization Guide
• Scientific Method Lesson Plan
• Scientific Method Presentations (two versions) & Guided Notes
• Scientific Method Practice Worksheet & Answer Key
• Scientific Method Quiz & Answer Key
• Scientific Method & Variables Quiz & Answer Key
• Scientific Method M&M Lab – A student favorite that makes experimental design tasty and fun!
• “Saving Sam” Scientific Method Lab & PowerPoint – A creative, team-based challenge to reinforce concepts.
• Problem Solving, Scientific Method & Density Lab & Answer Key – A great way to connect scientific thinking with other key science skills.
• Scientific Method Research Report & Teacher Notes

Whether you’re starting the year or reinforcing core science skills, this unit builds a strong foundation in scientific thinking. It’s everything you need to help your students confidently explore, question, and understand the world around them—one experiment at a time!

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Grade Levels: 6th – 12th
Total Pages: 95+
Teaching Duration: 2 Weeks

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