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Scientific Method Investigation

Scientific Method Investigation

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🔬 Part 1: Understanding the Scientific Method

1. What is the scientific method? Circle the best answer:

A way to guess answers to questions

A step-by-step process to investigate questions fairly

A method only used by professional scientists

A way to prove you are always right

2. Put the steps of the scientific method in the correct order by writing numbers 1-6:

_____ Experiment

_____ Question

_____ Share findings

_____ Observe and record

_____ Hypothesis (prediction)

_____ Conclude

3. Why is it important to only change one variable in a fair test?

🌡️ Part 2: Our Investigation - Paper Colour and Heat

4. Our investigation question is: "Does the colour of paper affect how fast it heats up under light?"
5. Write your hypothesis (prediction) below. Use this sentence starter:

I predict that _________________ coloured paper will heat up the fastest because _________________

6. In our experiment, what is the ONE variable we are changing?

The distance from the lamp

The colour of the paper

The time under the light

The size of the paper

7. What things must we keep the SAME to make this a fair test? Tick all that apply:

Distance from lamp to paper

Time under the light

Size of paper pieces

Type of light source

Room temperature

📊 Part 3: Recording Our Results

8. Complete the results table below:

Materials used: ________________________________

Procedure:

1. Place coloured paper _____ centimetres from lamp

2. Turn on lamp and start timer

3. After _____ minutes, record temperature or heat level

4. Repeat for each colour

9. Results Table:

Draw your own table with columns for: Paper Colour | Starting Temperature | Final Temperature | Temperature Change | Observations

10. Which colour paper heated up the most?
11. Which colour paper heated up the least?

🧠 Part 4: Drawing Conclusions

12. Was your hypothesis correct? Explain your answer:
13. Why do you think darker colours absorb more heat than lighter colours?
14. What real-world examples can you think of where this knowledge about colour and heat is useful?
15. If you could improve this experiment, what would you change or add?

🎯 Part 5: Reflection

16. Rate how well you think you achieved each success criteria (1 = needs work, 5 = excellent):

I can state a clear question or problem to investigate: _____ / 5

I can make a prediction based on prior knowledge: _____ / 5

I can plan and carry out a fair test: _____ / 5

I can record and interpret observations: _____ / 5

I can draw conclusions based on evidence: _____ / 5

I can share my findings clearly: _____ / 5

17. What was the most interesting thing you learned from this investigation?
18. What question would you like to investigate next using the scientific method?

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