1. Read or tell the story Cinderella.2. Think about the steps in the scientific process that follow and help the prince solve his problem.Steps in the scientific process:observingquestioningexperimentingrecording resultsdrawing conclusionsreporting3. Here's a possible solution to the prince's problem of finding Cinderella, using the scientificmethod:The ball is over and Cinderella is gone. (observing)The prince finds Cinderella's slipper. (questioning)The prince tries the slipper on all the young girls. (experimenting)The slipper fits Cinderella and no one else. (recording results)The prince knows he's found Cinderella. (drawing conclusion)The prince tells everyone this is Cinderella. (reporting)More to doMore science: Try this process with other nursery rhymes or stories.
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