What Is the Scientific Method?

The scientific process is a simple way to ask questions, test ideas, and learn from the results.

Notice something and ask why it happens.

Think of a possible answer or explanation.

Try something and see what happens.

Use the results to decide what you learned.

Try It: Click Through an Example

Example: A plant near a window is leaning toward the light.

What should you do first?

Try It: Put the Steps in Order

Drag the steps into the correct order.

Ask a Question

Make a Guess

Test It

Learn From the Results

Place all four steps into the left box, then check your answer.

What happens if a plant gets more light?

Choose an option to see a simple result.