How to - Create a Scientific Method
OK, so your science teacher has asked you to create a scientific experiment, and wants you to show your results. How do you do this? Well, use this template to get started:
TITLE - (the title of your experiment)
AIM - (a clear statement of the purpose of your experiment)
HYPOTHESIS - (complete a hypothesis for this experiment, note: this including why you made your prediction)
EQUIPMENT - (list all the equipment and/or materials used in this experiment. Use bullet points for readability)
DIAGRAM - (Include a photo or drawing of your experiment. This could be the result, or could also include the steps)
METHOD - (Give a step-by-step description of how the experiment was carried out. This section should be written in a numbered format, in a passive/impersonal voice and in past-tense)
VARIABLES
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE - (what will you change?)
DEPENDENT VARIABLE - (what will you measure?)
CONTROLLED VARIABLE - (what will you keep the same to make it fair?)
RESULTS - (Draw a suitable table and record your results. Use scientific notation and/or units of measure in your column headings as appropriate)