[header] How to simplify and explain the scientific method for kids [title] Discuss what the scientific method is. [step] The scientific method is a series of steps that scientists follow when thinking about a problem and how to solve it. It is how scientists study and learn about things. 
By using the scientific method, they have ordered steps to follow that will help them better understand whatever they are studying. [substeps] The scientific method can be used to answer any question you may have about anything.