Scientific Investigation Report

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📘 WALT & Success Criteria

WALT: We are learning to write a clear scientific investigation report with labelled Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion.

Success criteria:

1. A clear introduction stating the investigative question and purpose.

2. A methods section with steps and variables described so others could repeat the investigation.

3. Results presented with units and at least one appropriate data display (table or graph).

4. A conclusion that answers the question and links to the evidence.

5. Use of appropriate scientific language and units (°C, m, s, kg).

Differentiation strategies:

- Sentence starters and a scaffolded template for students who need support.

- One-on-one teacher check-ins and voice-to-text option for writers.

- Extension: add a Discussion section critiquing the method and including statistical interpretation.

📚 Part 1: Quick Checks (Multiple Choice)

1. Which section of a report should state the investigative question and purpose?

Methods

Results

Introduction

Discussion

2. Which best describes what to include in the Methods section?

A step-by-step procedure and variables controlled

A summary of conclusions and implications

A list of raw data only

A review of literature

3. Which should generally appear in the Results section?

Interpretation and suggested improvements

Raw and processed data with units and a graph or table

The investigative question repeated only

References and acknowledgements

4. During peer review, check all that apply:

The introduction clearly states the question and purpose

Methods include enough detail to repeat the experiment

Results include units and at least one graph or table

The conclusion contains only opinion without evidence

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers — Draft your report content

5. Write your investigative question (one sentence):

6. Briefly describe the methods you used (include key steps, variables controlled, and equipment):

7. State one clear result from your group with units (e.g., average speed = ______ m s⁻¹):

8. Write a concise conclusion that answers the investigative question and links to your result(s):

9. Extension — Identify one limitation of your method and suggest a specific improvement (one or two sentences):

10. Peer feedback — Write one sentence of actionable feedback for your partner's draft (focus on clarity or evidence):

Scientific Investigation Report

Scientific Investigation Report

📘 WALT & Success Criteria

📚 Part 1: Quick Checks (Multiple Choice)

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers — Draft your report content

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