Assignment Instructions For this project, you are expected to submit a complete Scientific Inquiry Guide with the following components:
1. An investigative question.
2. A hypothesis, including a null hypothesis if applicable.
3. A description of the experimental set-up. Draw, label, and describe the set-up.
4. A list of materials needed.
5. A description of the independent variable that is detailed and identifies logical levels and increments of the independent variable to be tested.
6. A description of the dependent variable that is quantitative and has a unit of measure associated with it.
7. A description of the constants, and how they will be controlled.
8. A summary of the procedure.
9. A description of the data collection method and a justification for the method.
Step 1: Prepare for the project.
a) Read through the guide before you begin so you know the expectations for this project.
b) If there is anything that is not clear to you, be sure to ask your teacher.
Step 2: Design an investigation of your choice using the experimental design principles that you have learned about.
Step 3: Evaluate your project using this checklist.
If you can check off each box below, you are ready to submit your project.
 Did you write an investigative question that can be tested?
 Did you write a description of the experimental set-up.
 Did you make a list of the materials needed?
 Did you write a description of the independent and dependent variables?
 Did you write a description of the constants?
 Did you write a summary of the procedure?
 Did you write a description of the data collection method and a justification for the method?
 Did you complete all parts of the Scientific Inquiry Guide?
Step 4: Revise and submit your project.
a) If you were unable to check off all of the requirements in the checklist, go back and make sure that your project is complete. Be sure to save your project before submitting it.
b) Turn in your completed Scientific Inquiry Guide to your teacher. Make sure that your name is on it.
c) Submit your completed Scientific Inquiry Guide through the virtual classroom.
d) Congratulations! You have completed your project.