- The Scientific Method (as follows) is widely used from elementary school all the way to astrophysics! It is defined as, "a method of procedure using observation, measurement, and experiment." This method is thorough and well-respected in the scientific community today. All you have to do to get started is ask a question! Try it today!
- Ask a question
- Do background research
- Construct a hypothesis
- Test your hypothesis by doing an experiment
- Analyze your data and draw a conclusion
- Report your results
- Stellar books:
- Experiments with Energy (First Science Experiments) by Anna Claybourne would be a fascinating catalyst to delve into the world of energy exploration! I suggest pairing this book and its experiments with The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer, and Elizabeth Zunon.
- For our friends who are a little younger (5-8 years old), I suggest Matter: Physical Science for Kids (Picture Book Science). This book offers exciting illustrations and easy experiments for the youngest scientists among us. It is a spectacular way to expose children to physical science.
- Next Generation Science Standards:
- The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are an extensive set of standards created collectively by many states for K-12th grade science education. They are research-based standards that set a high, but achievable bar for what students should know pertaining to science upon high school graduation. The NGSS will be an invaluable launching pad to propel your student's science education toward efficiency, productivity, and general enjoyment.