Science Experiment Timeline

Week of January 16

Project overview, project resources, notebook setup,

ASK - Think of a topic and possible questions or problems.

Week of January 30

ASK -   Select final topic and testable question to solve.

PREDICT - Gather information on topic.  Generate a prediction to answer the testable question.

Week of February 6

INVESTIGATE - Identify variables for experiment.  Develop the list of materials needed for the experiment.  Create the procedure that will be used to conduct the experiment.  REMEMBER - you need a minimum of 3 trials!

Weeks of February 13 through February 27     

OBSERVE - Conduct an experiment based on procedure.  Gather data and record findings.

Week of March 6 (We will not meet this week)

EXPLAIN - Finalize data analysis.  Create spreadsheets and graphs to present information.

Week of March 13

EXPLAIN - Develop materials for your display board using a word processor.  Print pictures and graphs.

Week of March 20

EXPLAIN - Assemble the display board and practice a 3-4 minute presentation.

April 5th

Science & Engineering Expo