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Watch: How do scientists present their findings?

Learn how to analyse data and make conclusions.

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What do scientist do with their findings?

Experiments allow scientists to collect results in the form of data. These can be observations in words, images in photos or drawings, or more commonly numbers (like times or distances).

These results are then presented in a table, chart or graph to make the information easier to understand and then .

After interpreting results, scientists can then see if their were correct. They can then write a summary called a .

Next comes an evaluation, which is a list of the good things from the experiment and the ways in which it could be improved next time. Further investigations might need to be carried out.

Watch this clip to learn about how scientists use their findings.

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Activity 1: Fill in the gaps

Let's see if you can write about hot to use findings by trying this gap fill activity.

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Activity 2: Quiz

Test your knowledge with this quiz.

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Activity 3: Create a leaflet

Think about all the different ways you could record your findings when carrying out a scientific investigation.

Create a fact file or leaflet explaining to others the different ways you could record your findings. Try to include a diagram and an explanation for each one.

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Activity 4: Melting ice cubes experiment

Ice cubes

Imagine you are going to carry out an experiment to see where in your house an ice cube melts fastest.

Remember :

  • To identify your key question.
  • How will you make sure your experiment is a fair test?
  • Before you start, don鈥檛 forget to write a prediction.
  • Do the experiment and collect your results.
  • How will you present and interpret them?
  • Finally, evaluate your experiment.

If you decide to do this activity, don鈥檛 forget to ask a responsible adult to help you.

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