Paper Towel Absorbency Test - Scientific Method Lesson Included

This engaging activity introduces students to the scientific method through an experiment involving a common household material - paper towels.

Students will form a hypothesis about which paper towel will be the most absorbent. They will then collect data by placing different paper towel brands into a liquid to see the effect.

Your students are provided with clear procedures that will guide them to record their results in a well-organized data table and graph. As a class, data can be compiled and percentages calculated to identify trends.

Students learn important data analysis skills as they create graphs to visually represent the results. Educators will appreciate the post-experiment reflection questions that reinforce the purpose and process of the scientific method.

This hands-on lab nurtures students' natural curiosity while teaching fundamental experimental design. With its real-world topic and tactile investigation, it motivates learners across various grades and learning styles.

After completing the activity, students will better understand how to use observation, critical thinking, and representation of evidence to answer a testable question.

Additionally, this resource includes my lesson on the Scientific Method. The lesson includes a detailed overview of what the scientific method is as well as how to implement it.