- Always in the form of a question.
- Example: How does light affect plants?
2) Research and Gather Information
- Use books, Internet, interviews, observations, etc. to find out information about the problem that you want to solve.
3) Form a Hypothesis
- Form our hypothesis from a simple question. A hypothesis is always an IF�THEN�BECAUSE statement.
- Example: How does light affect plants?
Hypothesis: IF light is withheld from a plant, THEN the plant will die BECAUSE the light helps the plant make food to stay alive.
4) Design and Carry Out Experiment
- This is where you explain how you will test your hypothesis.
- Your experiment must have a numbered procedure. You must list in order each thing you will do.
- Your experiment must have a list of materials.
- Your experiment must have a control and variable(s). (if applicable)
5) Record and Interpret Data
- Write a summary of what happened in your experiment.
- Use pictures or photographs to show your procedures or results. (if applicable)
- Make a chart, table, or graph of our procedure or results.
6) Draw a Conclusion
- You need to share what you learned. Your conclusion should also include if your hypothesis was correct or not correct and state why. You might also include what you would do differently next time when you do the same experiment over again