Exploring the Scientific Method

          Module 1: Getting Started with the Scientific Method

Section 1: Introduction to Science  
- Lesson 1: What is Science?  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 What is Science?  
- Lesson 2: The Importance of Asking Questions  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 The Importance of Asking Questions  

Section 2: Understanding the Scientific Method  
- Lesson 1: Steps of the Scientific Method  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Steps of the Scientific Method  
- Lesson 2: Why Use a Systematic Approach?  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Why Use a Systematic Approach?  

Section 3: Science and Inquiry-Based Learning  
- Lesson 1: What is Inquiry-Based Learning?  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 What is Inquiry-Based Learning?  
- Lesson 2: Benefits of Asking Why?  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Benefits of Asking Why?  

Section 4: Critical Thinking in Science  
- Lesson 1: Observing Carefully  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Observing Carefully  
- Lesson 2: Thinking Critically  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Thinking Critically  

Section 5: Practical Science Activities  
- Lesson 1: Simple Experiments at Home  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Simple Experiments at Home  
- Lesson 2: Learning by Doing  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Learning by Doing  


Module 2: Asking Questions and Formulating Hypotheses

Section 1: Curiosity in Science  
- Lesson 1: Observing the World  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Observing the World  
- Lesson 2: Noticing Patterns  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Noticing Patterns  

Section 2: Asking Good Questions  
- Lesson 1: Characteristics of Good Questions  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Characteristics of Good Questions  
- Lesson 2: How to Ask a Scientific Question  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 How to Ask a Scientific Question  

Section 3: Research Basics  
- Lesson 1: Finding Information  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Finding Information  
- Lesson 2: Organizing Facts  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Organizing Facts  

Section 4: Hypothesis Formation  
- Lesson 1: What is a Hypothesis?  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 What is a Hypothesis?  
- Lesson 2: Forming a Testable Hypothesis  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Forming a Testable Hypothesis  

Section 5: Planning Investigations  
- Lesson 1: Designing a Simple Experiment  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Designing a Simple Experiment  
- Lesson 2: Brainstorming Variables  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Brainstorming Variables  


Module 3: Experimentation and Data Collection

Section 1: Designing an Experiment  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Variables  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Identifying Variables  
- Lesson 2: Creating a Procedure  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Creating a Procedure  

Section 2: Safety in Experiments  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Safety Rules  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Safety Rules  
- Lesson 2: Setting Up a Safe Experiment  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Setting Up a Safe Experiment  

Section 3: Hands-On Experimentation  
- Lesson 1: Conducting Experiments  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Conducting Experiments  
- Lesson 2: Recording Observations  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Recording Observations  

Section 4: Measurements and Tools  
- Lesson 1: Using Tools for Measurement  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Using Tools for Measurement  
- Lesson 2: Accurate Data Collection  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Accurate Data Collection  

Section 5: Organizing Data  
- Lesson 1: Creating Data Tables  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Creating Data Tables  
- Lesson 2: Using Charts and Graphs  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Using Charts and Graphs  


Module 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation

Section 1: Analyzing Results  
- Lesson 1: Interpreting Data Tables  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Interpreting Data Tables  
- Lesson 2: Finding Patterns in Data  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Finding Patterns in Data  

Section 2: Graphing Data  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Graphs  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Introduction to Graphs  
- Lesson 2: Plotting Data Points  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Plotting Data Points  

Section 3: Drawing Conclusions  
- Lesson 1: What Do Data Tell Us?  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 What Do Data Tell Us?  
- Lesson 2: Relating Results to Hypotheses  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Relating Results to Hypotheses  

Section 4: Communicating Results  
- Lesson 1: Presenting Data Clearly  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Presenting Data Clearly  
- Lesson 2: Writing Simple Lab Reports  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Writing Simple Lab Reports  

Section 5: Reflecting on Experiments  
- Lesson 1: Reviewing What Worked and What Didn’t  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Reviewing What Worked and What Didn’t  
- Lesson 2: How to Improve Future Investigations  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 How to Improve Future Investigations  


Module 5: Applying the Scientific Method

Section 1: Real-World Science  
- Lesson 1: Scientific Method in Daily Life  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Scientific Method in Daily Life  
- Lesson 2: Science in the Local Environment  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Science in the Local Environment  

Section 2: Problem Solving with Science  
- Lesson 1: How Science Solves Problems  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 How Science Solves Problems  
- Lesson 2: Case Studies of Simple Experiments  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Case Studies of Simple Experiments  

Section 3: Creative Investigations  
- Lesson 1: Designing Your Own Experiment  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Designing Your Own Experiment  
- Lesson 2: Brainstorming Real-World Questions  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Brainstorming Real-World Questions  

Section 4: Collaboration in Science  
- Lesson 1: Working in Teams  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Working in Teams  
- Lesson 2: Sharing Ideas and Findings  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Sharing Ideas and Findings  

Section 5: Celebrating Scientific Inquiry  
- Lesson 1: Review and Celebration of Learning  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Review and Celebration of Learning  
- Lesson 2: Planning a Mini Science Fair  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Planning a Mini Science Fair