A Science Conference

60% of the Science WASL is on this process. In order for students to truly understand how to plan and conduct an investigation they must do it for themselves. I have used this procedure since the beginning of the WASL, our scores have been in the top 1% in Washington State ever since. As a consultant I have shared this procedure with other schools and seen an increase of 30% on their science scores.

Your project board must include:

Question: of interest to the student

Prediction: I think… because….. (site evidence)

Materials used~ include tools and amounts

Procedure: listed by steps, 1. 2. 3. etc… include observe and measure every (day/week) The last step must be repeat experiment.

Constant Variable (parts of the experiment that are kept the same )

Manipulated Variable (the only part that changes)

Responding variable: item that changed due to manipulation- (how it changed)

Data Collection: Use a table, graph, or form of communication that displays your data.

Conclusion: Written summary showing how your data relates to your conclusion. My prediction was (right/wrong). Based on the data (site high and low data) I know that ….. give the responding variable data, therefore... (use your science knowledge plus the data to support your ideas) . If your conclusion does not begin with My prediction was...- you will receive 0 points for the entire conclusion!

Application: You must show how this question has an impact on mankind.

Have fun and be creative! Your display should be accurate, informative, easy to understand, and a pleasure to look at.


It is not enough to teach science you must have students Do Science!!