Select an investigation that could be used to answer a specific question. SPI 0307.Inq.1

Links verified 12/28/2014

1. Dr. Shawn's 10 Easy Steps to Science Fair Success - Although the focus is on science fair projects, you will still get some good guidance on planning a simple investigation. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
2. Experiment Template - template for recording information when completing a Science experiment [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Introducing the Process of Investigative Science Using Worms - [designed for 3rd grade]
4. Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab - experiments sorted by category
5. Rock-It Science Experiments - videos that make science engaging for students through silly stories and discovery learning
6. Science Experiments Straight from the Web - a lesson planning article from Education World
7. Science Snacks from the Exploratorium - use these miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium to plan simple investigations
8. Student Designed Investigations Part 4: Poster Presentations/Science Fair - This unit ends with students deciding on a testable question, designing an investigation, doing the investigation, collecting data and drawing conclusions. Students then create poster presentations of their investigation for a grade level science fair.

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