🔬 Part 1: Scientific Method Knowledge

1. What is the correct order of the scientific method?

Hypothesis → Question → Experiment → Conclusion

Question → Hypothesis → Experiment → Conclusion

Experiment → Question → Hypothesis → Conclusion

Conclusion → Question → Hypothesis → Experiment

2. Which of these are variables in an experiment? (Check all that apply)

Independent variable (what you change)

Dependent variable (what you measure)

Control variables (what you keep the same)

Random variables (what happens by chance)

3. A fair test means:

Only changing one variable at a time

Getting the results you expected

Using expensive equipment

Testing only once

4. Complete this sentence: A hypothesis is a _____________ that can be tested through experimentation.

Answer: _________________________________

📝 Part 2: Planning Your Investigation

5. Write a testable scientific question about plant growth:

6. Based on your question above, write a hypothesis (If... then... because...):

7. Identify the variables for your investigation:

Independent variable (what I will change): _________________________________

Dependent variable (what I will measure): _________________________________

Control variables (what I will keep the same): _________________________________

8. List the equipment you would need for your investigation:

📊 Part 3: Recording and Reflecting

9. Design a simple results table for your investigation:

10. What safety considerations would be important for your investigation?

11. How would you make your investigation more reliable?

Repeat the experiment multiple times

Use larger sample sizes

Control more variables

Use more accurate measuring equipment

12. Reflection: What is one thing you learned about scientific investigations today?

Scientific Investigation Workbook

Scientific Investigation Workbook

🔬 Part 1: Scientific Method Knowledge

📝 Part 2: Planning Your Investigation

📊 Part 3: Recording and Reflecting

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