You have an idea, make it a reality (yes, build it) and test it. 

 

Make sure that whatever you build to solve the problem (or if you are not building it) is accompanied by detailed instructions (with sketches) and is based on scientifically possible facts. 

 

Testing

This is the part of your scientific process that is very important. You have no way of knowing for sure if your idea will work. You must come up with a plan to test it.

 

Things to blog about:

● What does it mean to have a “testable” solution?

● What are the variables involved?

● What are the logical steps to our tests?

● Why is it important to plan?

 

Your Hypothesis: (A testable solution to a problem)

 

Experimental Procedure: (What steps would you take to test your hypothesis)

 

Materials needed: (Make a list of all of the physical things you might need to gather)

 

Conclusions

What do your observations help you to understand about your solution?

 

Many times our conclusion is that we need to go back and try again. This is an important part of the scientific process. If you need to, go back a few steps and start again.

 

Things to blog about:

● What do your results tell you?

● Do you have to refine your solution and test again?

● What changes do you need to make to your plan? (if any)

● How well does your solution affect the problem?