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Learning Target: I can identify and write questions that

can be tested and answered through

investigations.

Is it a testable question???

1. Testable questions ask about objects, organisms, and events in the natural world.

For example: questions involving things like plants, animals, humans, weather patterns etc.

Is it a testable question???

2. Testable questions can be answered through investigations that involve experiments, observations, or surveys.

For example: roller coaster lab, inquiry blocks, school lunch choice.

Is it a testable question???

3. Testable questions are answered by collecting and analyzing evidence that is measurable.

For example: roller coaster lab, inquiry blocks, school lunch choice.

Is it a testable question???

4. Testable questions relate to scientific ideas rather than personal preference or moral values.

For example: most watched television show, NOT favorite television show.

Is it a testable question???

5. Testable questions do not relate to the supernatural or to non-measurable phenomena.

For example: ghosts, UFOs, the quality of Justin Bieber’s high notes.

Testable Questions...1. Ask about objects, organisms, and events in

the natural world.2. Can be answered through investigations

that involve experiments, observations, or surveys.

3. Are answered by collecting and analyzing evidence that is measurable.

4. Relate to scientific ideas rather than personal preference or moral values.

5. Do not relate to the supernatural or to non-measurable phenomena.

Is it a Testable Question? - Worksheet

Write your NAME and HOUR. Read and complete PART 1 – prepare to

discuss. Read and complete PART 2 – prepare to

discuss. Next we will begin writing our own

testable questions.

Can you write a testable question???

Think of something that you are curious about and would like to learn more about. (What do you wonder?!)

Write a TESTABLE question that addresses this curiosity.

It MUST meet ALL 5 of our criteria (see next slide).

Testable Questions...1. Ask about objects, organisms, and events in

the natural world.2. Can be answered through investigations

that involve experiments, observations, or surveys.

3. Are answered by collecting and analyzing evidence that is measurable.

4. Relate to scientific ideas rather than personal preference or moral values.

5. Do not relate to the supernatural or to non-measurable phenomena.