Plan a Simple Investigation

In this worksheet, students will learn how to plan an investigation with an aim, prediction and an equipment list.

Key stage: KS 1

Year: Year 2 Science worksheets

Curriculum topic: Working Scientifically

Curriculum subtopic: Performing Simple Tests

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Worksheet Overview

Often, in an investigation two or more things are compared.

For example, you might compare how much energy you have after a cup of water or an energy drink!

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It is always a good idea to write a plan of how you will carry out the test.

Then you can decide what you will keep the same and what you will change.

This makes sure that your test is fair.

Right! Let's do some planning together. Ready?

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