Scientific Inquiry

Definition: Scientific Inquiry is the basic experimentation category that covers scientific methodology, research, hypothesis, experiment design, data collection and analysis.

Requirements: A successful Scientific Inquiry entry must have the following: 

• • Scientific method must be utilized 

  • Ask a testable question 

  • Make a hypothesis about the outcome 

  • Design the investigation 

  • Conduct the investigation 

  • Collect Data 

  • Make sense of the data and draw a conclusion   

Project must include: 

1). A tri-fold display board (see tri-fold example page) highlighting the scientific method used and including the following:

• • Title of project, your name or name of all group members, and grade level

  • Written and/or visual scientific methodology, research, hypothesis, experiment design, data collection, and analysis/conclusion

 2). Visual aids or hands on item(s) to promote understanding