Example: "How does sunlight affect plant growth?"

Example: "Does temperature affect the rate of chemical reactions?"

Deciding what aspect of a phenomenon to explore

Books, science journals, websites e.g., Science Buddies

Consulting experts or teachers

Acquiring background information related to the research question

Example: "If plants get more sunlight, they will grow taller"

Example: Simple experiment like baking soda + vinegar

Structuring the hypothesis for clear prediction

Independent Variable – the factor changed by the researcher (e.g., sunlight hours

Dependent Variable – the factor measured for change (e.g., plant height

Controlled Variables – factors kept constant (e.g., water amount

Ensuring necessary items are available and safety is considered

Example: Wear goggles when handling chemicals

Utilizing tables or charts for data collection

Recording at regular intervals (e.g., every 5 minutes

Conducting multiple trials to ensure results are consistent

Visual representation of data to identify patterns or trends

Example: Line graph to show trends

Using quantitative methods to analyze results

Interpreting the results in the context of the hypothesis

Example: "Higher temperature speeds up the reaction"

Proposing areas for additional research or refinement of the experiment

Through report, presentation, poster

Exploring how the experiment's results relate to broader contexts

Example: Present at a school science fair