1. Investigation
How to write it up

2. The GCSE ISA 3 ISA’s Test a hypothesis
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Test a hypothesis
Plan an investigation by using the internet.
Carry out that investigation in the lab

3. Write an introduction
What do you know about the investigation already? Give some background knowledge
Try to link it to the real world.
What variables could you test
Explain any limitations that would prevent you picking one of them.

4. Prediction Explain what you think will happen Use scientific knowledge
Explain why you think that will happen

5. Variables State your variables What are your control variables
Dependent and independent
State the range if you know
How you will measure them
What are your control variables
How will you keep them the same
Will there be any challenges in keeping them the same?

6. Method List your equipment
Explain in detail how you will carry your experiment out.
Explain how you will measure your variables
Exactly when will you start timing?
How many repeats will you carry out?
For extra bonus points explain how accurate the pieces of equipment are.

7. Results table One column for the independent variable
Second column for the dependent variable
Dependent variable split into how many repeats with an average column too
Independent variable
(Unit)
Dependent variable
(unit) 1 2 3
Mean