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Being a Super Scientist: The Scientific Method

Smart Worksheet · CBSE GRADE 3 · English

Being a Super Scientist: The Scientific Method

Welcome, Young Scientist!

Science is like being a detective. Scientists use a special set of steps called the Scientific Method to solve mysteries about the world.

Learn the Steps

  1. Question: Ask what you want to find out (e.g., "Why is the sky blue?").
  1. Hypothesis: Make a "smart guess" about the answer.
  1. Experiment: Create a test to see if your guess is right.
  1. Observation: Use your five senses to watch and record what happens.
  1. Conclusion: Decide what you learned from your test.
fig 1: The 5 Steps of the Scientific Method
fig 1: The 5 Steps of the Scientific Method



Activity 1 : Fill in the Blanks – The Case of the Wilted Flower

Read the story below. Fill in the blanks using the words from the Word Bank.
Word Bank: Observation — Question — Experiment — Hypothesis — Conclusion
  1. Ravi noticed his sunflower was drooping. He asked, "Why is my plant drooping?" This is a ________________________.
  1. Ravi thought, "Maybe the plant is too hot in the sun." This smart guess is a ________________________.
  1. Ravi moved the plant to a cooler, shady spot for three days. This test is an ________________________.
  1. Ravi looked at the plant every morning and saw the leaves turning green again. This is an ________________________.
  1. Ravi decided that sunflowers can get too much heat. This is his ________________________.


Activity 2 : Observation Power!

Look at the picture of the young scientist below. She is using her tools to observe a new sprout.
fig 2: A young student observing a sprout
fig 2: A young student observing a sprout

Write three things you observe about the plant in the picture.
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Activity 3 : My Science Reflection

Take a moment to think about what you learned today.
1. What was the most interesting step of the scientific method for you?


2. How do you feel about being a scientist? (Circle one or draw your own!)
     😃 Excited      🤔 Curious      🤓 Smart      [        ]