Scientific Method Timeline and Work Days

  1. All of these steps should be completed on your project planner (this is what will be checked by your teacher, unless otherwise noted).
  2. There are TWO required checkpoints that MUST be signed off by your teacher.
  3. Since this project is done at home, the dates in parenthesis are suggested so that you’re “on track” for the final due date of Wed., 10.4.
  4. This timeline sheet does not replace reviewing the instructions reviewed in class, the project checklist or the scale--this is a supplementary tool.

Task / Checkpoint Due Dates
(Suggested Due Dates) / Completed (X)
Work Day #1: Wednesday, 9.27 (Checkpoint #1 due at the beginning of class)
Write an open-ended problem question. / Wed., 9.27
Fill in IVCDV chart for the question you created. / Wed., 9.27
Work Day #2 (post quiz): Friday, 9.29 (Checkpoint #2 due at the end of class )
Complete detailed research by finding at least three reputable resource. / Mon., 10.2
Write hypothesis in the “if, then” format. / Mon., 10.2
Write a detailed list of materials needed. / Mon., 10.2
Write a step by step procedure to complete your experiment (your experiment should be able to be recreated by another scientist). / Mon., 10.2
Completed FINAL IVCDV chart based on approved question and feedback given during Checkpoint #1. / Mon., 10.2
Create a data table for your specific experiment. Create in your planner, so you can record your data when you run your experiment. / (Sat., 9.30)
Decide if your graph is qualitative or quantitative; you will either need to take pictures of your experiment and results OR graph your data. / (Sat., 9.30)
Complete your experiment; double checking that your procedure is written correctly and accurate as you complete. . / (Mon.,10.2)
Work Day #3 (post conclusion editing): Mon., 10.2
Write a rough draft of your conclusion using the tips and conclusion foldable as a guide; make sure all parts are included. / (Mon.,10.2)
Get parent signature, if you haven’t already. / (Mon.,10.2)
Complete anything above that is not done at this point. / (Mon.,10.2)
FINAL Work Day #4: Tues., 10.3
Open a Google Doc and use the sample report as a guide as you format your FINAL report (heading, font size, numbering, bolded titles, graphs, images, etc.)
Remember you are NOT turning in your project planner. / (Tues., 10.3)
Review project checklist and scale to ensure all things have been completed! / (Tues., 10.3)
Make sure your hard copy checklist is signed by your parents and ready to turn in Wednesday. / (Tues., 10.3)
Attach your project to the Scientific Method Project( post in the stream--NOT the planner) and submit to Google Classroom BEFORE class begins. / (Tues., 10.3)
Way to go! Pat yourself on your back- you’re done! / (Tues., 10.3)