The document outlines the steps of the scientific method, which are: 1) asking a question, 2) researching the topic, 3) forming a hypothesis, 4) experimenting, 5) analyzing results, 6) drawing a conclusion, and 7) sharing results. It then provides an example of a student, John, using these steps to determine how the amount of sugar affects the rising of bread loaves. John finds that 70g of sugar produces the largest loaf, accepting his hypothesis.