Understanding Procedures
A worksheet for 3rd graders on understanding and following procedures in science.
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Understanding Procedures
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Procedures are a set of steps to follow to complete a task or experiment.
1. A is a set of steps you follow to do something.
2. When you follow a procedure, it is important to do the steps in the correct .
3. Scientists use procedures to make sure their experiments are .
4. Why is it important to follow the steps of a procedure carefully?
To finish faster
To get the right result
To make it harder
To use more materials
5. Which of these is an example of a procedure you might follow at home?
Playing a game
Making a sandwich
Reading a book
Watching TV
6. Number the steps below in the correct order to brush your teeth.
Rinse your mouth with water.
Put toothpaste on your toothbrush.
Brush all your teeth.
Wet your toothbrush.
7. Imagine you want to make a paper airplane. List three steps you would follow as part of your procedure.