Scientific Inquiry

Scientific inquiry is the process of asking questions and working through the scientific method to learn about the world and come up with answers and more questions.

Scientific Inquiry Instructions, Investigation Write-up Sample, and Grading Rubrics

Scientific Conclusions Self-Assessment

Scientific Conclusions Exemplary Student Samples

Notes: Hypothesis

Notes: Materials

Notes: Variables

Variable Practice

Simpson's Variable Practice

Notes: Procedures

Quiz: Procedures and Variables

Notes: Data and Graphs

Notes: Conclusions

Quiz: Data, Graphs and Conclusions

Quiz: Scientific Inquiry

Additional Resources:

Inquiry Process Movie

Inquiry Process Slideshow