teaching resource

Design An Experiment Worksheet & Project Guide

Updated: 09 Nov 2024

Design your own science experiments and science fair projects with an experimental design project.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Grades: 4 - 6

Curriculum

Science 4.2(A)

Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions;
Science 4.2(B)

Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
Science 4.2(C)

Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data;
Science 4.2(D)

Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured;
Science 4.2(E)

Perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results; and
Science 4.2(F)

Communicate valid oral and written results supported by data.
Science 5.2(A)

Describe, plan, and implement simple experimental investigations testing one variable;
Science 5.2(B)

Ask well defined questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select and use appropriate equipment and technology;
Science 5.2(C)

Collect and record information using detailed observations and accurate measuring;
Science 5.2(D)

Analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence;
Science 5.2(E)

Demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results;
Science 5.2(F)

Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
Science 5.2(G)

Construct appropriate simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using technology, including computers, to organize, examine, and evaluate information.

teaching resource

Design An Experiment Worksheet & Project Guide

Updated: 09 Nov 2024

Design your own science experiments and science fair projects with an experimental design project.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Grades: 4 - 6

Design your own science experiments and science fair projects with an experimental design project.

Increase Rigor and Engagement With a ‘Design Your Own Experiment’ Project

You’ve taught the lessons, completed the science labs, and taken notes on every step of the scientific process…so now it’s time to see if your students can put their learning into action and perform a scientific experiment themselves. You could assign everyone in class the same experiment to demonstrate learning, but where’s the fun in that? Why not switch things up and give your students full control over the experimental design process? It might sound daunting, but this year, we can help with our brand new ‘Design an Experiment’ project guide and accompanying experimental design worksheets.

Design Your Own Experiment Project Guide & Templates

This printable ‘Design Your Own Science Experiment’ project guide and accompanying experimental design templates are the perfect tool for providing structure and focus to your students while they are demonstrating their experimental design skills and knowledge of the scientific process. The experimental design worksheets included are designed to lead students through planning, preparing, performing, analyzing and sharing their results. This printable resource includes the following components:

Design Your Own Experiment Introduction and Task Explanation
Design a Science Experiment Project Rubric
Scientific Method Experimental Design Worksheet (2-sided)
Data Table and Bar Graph Templates for recording data
Design Your Own Experiment Analysis and Reflection Worksheet

Download Your Experimental Design Worksheets & Project Guide Today!

This resource downloads as an editable Google Slides resource and a quick-print PDF. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button. We recommend copying the pages front to back and stapling them into a packet for distribution.

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher in Florida and Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

Science 4.2(A)

Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking well defined questions, making inferences, and selecting and using appropriate equipment or technology to answer his/her questions;
Science 4.2(B)

Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
Science 4.2(C)

Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data;
Science 4.2(D)

Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured;
Science 4.2(E)

Perform repeated investigations to increase the reliability of results; and
Science 4.2(F)

Communicate valid oral and written results supported by data.
Science 5.2(A)

Describe, plan, and implement simple experimental investigations testing one variable;
Science 5.2(B)

Ask well defined questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select and use appropriate equipment and technology;
Science 5.2(C)

Collect and record information using detailed observations and accurate measuring;
Science 5.2(D)

Analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence;
Science 5.2(E)

Demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results;
Science 5.2(F)

Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
Science 5.2(G)

Construct appropriate simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using technology, including computers, to organize, examine, and evaluate information.

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