Scientific Method Timeline and Work Days
Scientific Method Timeline and Work Days
- All of these steps should be completed on your project planner (this is what will be checked by your teacher, unless otherwise noted).
- There are TWO required checkpoints that MUST be signed off by your teacher.
- 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.
- 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)