Materials: Kit 3: Testable Questions Lab

Materials: Kit 3: Testable Questions Lab [∞]

Brainstorming Cards with Question Prompts

1. What happens when...?
   • Example: What happens when you heat sugar in a pan?
2. Does changing X affect Y?
   • Example: Does changing the amount of salt in water affect how fast it boils?
3. What if we mix these two substances?
   • Example: What happens if we mix baking soda with vinegar?
4. How does temperature affect...?
   • Example: How does temperature affect the rate at which ice melts?
5. What would happen if we removed...?
   • Example: What would happen if we removed oxygen from a burning candle?
6. Why does this occur?
   • Example: Why does metal rust when exposed to water?
7. What is the effect of time on...?
   • Example: What is the effect of time on the ripening of fruit?
8. Can we create a new material by...?
   • Example: Can we create a new material by mixing glue and borax?
9. What is the role of X in Y?
   • Example: What is the role of yeast in bread rising?
10. How can we test if...?
    • Example: How can we test if a liquid is acidic or basic?

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Example Experiment Design Template

Title of Experiment: [Write a descriptive title for your experiment.]

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Hypothesis: [What do you think will happen? Write your prediction.]

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Independent Variable: [What will you change in the experiment?]

Dependent Variable: [What will you measure or observe?]

Controlled Variables: [What will you keep the same to ensure a fair test?]

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Materials Needed: [List all the materials required to conduct the experiment.]

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Procedure:

1. [Step 1: What will you do first?]
2. [Step 2: What comes next?]
3. [Continue outlining each step clearly.]

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Observations: [What do you see, hear, or measure during the experiment? Write your notes here.]

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Conclusion: [Was your hypothesis correct? What did you learn from the experiment?]