Go to CreatorGo to Discover

Science experiment

This lesson plan on science experiments is designed for grade 6 students and spans three sessions of thirty minutes each. It aims to nurture problem-solving skills and curiosity by engaging students with the scientific method. In the first lesson, students are introduced to the fundamentals of scientific inquiry and experimentation. The second lesson focuses on setting up a controlled experiment where students form hypotheses and design their experiments. The final lesson involves the actual conducting of the experiment, recording of results, and analysis, culminating in a discussion about drawing conclusions from data. By the end of the lesson plan, students will have a solid understanding of conducting scientific experiments and appreciate the systematic approach of scientific investigation.

Lesson Plan Details

Grade Level: Grade 6

Language: English

Hours per Lesson: 0.5

Lessons: 3

More From This Author

Loading…

Lesson 1: Introduction to Scientific Method

Overview

This lesson aims to introduce sixth-grade students to the scientific method as a systematic approach to solving problems and making discoveries in the scientific world.

Lesson 2: Setting Up the Experiment

Overview

This 20-minute lesson plan is designed to teach students about forming hypotheses and setting up controlled experiments. Through interactive activities, students will learn the essential components of conducting experiments and the importance of control groups in scientific research.

Lesson 3: Conducting and Analyzing the Experiment

Overview

In this lesson, students will carry out their pre-designed experiments, collect and organize data, and engage in a discussion about their findings. They will learn how to analyze results and draw conclusions from their experiments.

Introduction to Scientific Method
Setting Up the Experiment
Conducting and Analyzing the Experiment
0 ratings0

Lesson Plan Info

3 Lessons, 1.5 hours total

Created 12/3/2025

Updated 12/3/2025