The scientific method is used to investigate the world through experiments that help discover how things work and what causes different effects. By writing down steps, other scientists can repeat experiments and students can learn; and predictions can be made and conclusions drawn from others' experiments. Applying the scientific method helps reveal how various things are connected and influence one another.

1. EQ4 How is the scientific method used to investigate the world around us?

2. The scientific method is used in experiments that help us find out more about the world we live in and what causes things to happen. It also helps you predict, minimize mistakes, and identify cause and effect.

3. Other scientists can repeat the same steps you did since you have written down your steps. Also, students can learn from your experiments.

4. You can predict before you do the experiment so you can learn when you do the experiment. Plus, you can read somebody’s conclusion about their experiment, learn from it, and see if that is an experiment worth doing.

5. In addition, the scientific method will help you see how different things are connected and how they can affect each other.

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