Science · Grades 6–12
Investigation planning and evidence checklist
A compact reference for designing, recording and evaluating a classroom investigation.
Understand the idea
Question
State a testable relationship and the outcome you will measure.
How does a stated factor affect a measured result?
Variables
Identify the independent, dependent and relevant controlled variables.
Change one intended factor; record important conditions.
Method
Specify materials, units, repeats and a safe, age-appropriate procedure.
Another class should be able to understand what you did.
Records
Keep all observations and distinguish missing values from zeros.
A blank reading is not automatically no change.
Analysis
Use a suitable comparison and report uncertainty or variation.
A mean alone may hide an outlier or unequal groups.
Conclusion
Match the claim to the tested conditions and acknowledge alternatives.
These results suggest... rather than This always proves...
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