The scientific method is a tool that allows scientists to find the answers to questions.  It requires the following steps:

Doing Research
Identifying the Problem
Stating a Hypothesis
Conducting Project Experimentation
Reaching a Conclusion

The resource links below explain the steps used in scientific method.

BrainPOP - Flash Movie about Scientific Method http://www.brainpop.com/science/matter/scientificmethod/index.weml

Janice VanCleave's Science Fair Handbook is an excellent source of information when getting started with the scientific method. http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/handbook/scientificmethod.html

The Scientific Method as Explained by Dr. John is sponsored by the Society for Amateur Scientists. http://www.scifair.org/articles/sm.shtml

After you have read about Scientific Method, click on the Getting Started link below to begin planning your science fair project.

Introduction | Scientific Method | Getting Started | Designing the Experiment | Conducting the Experiment | Assembling the Presentation | Deadlines & Dates | Award Winners

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