The Scientific Method

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The Scientific Method is used to find out information about the . The scientific method has five steps : asking , making a hypothesis, testing the , observing and drawing .

Scientists ask questions about things they don't know. For example, "what do need to grow?".

Then, they make a hypothesis. They try to the answer. For example, "seeds need water to ".

After making a hypothesis, scientists their idea. An experiment is a good way to test their . The scientist puts , paper towel, beans in a jar.

Scientists or watch very carefully. Observing is an important part of the scientific method. learn when they look, listen, touch and think. During the experiment, you look at the bean every day.

Finally, they draw conclusions. They ask if the hypothesis was or incorrect.