Coming up with a good question is the most important,
and often the hardest, part of your science project. Your question guides
every other step in your project.
A good question…
- is clear
- is specific
- identifies the variables ("What is the effect of X on Y?") is measurable
- is a question answered by "yes" or "no"
- has only two options ("Do plants grow better in fresh or salt water?")
- is one you already know the answer to ("Do plants grow better in the dark or in the light?")
- is one you could find the answer to in a book ("Why do volcanoes erupt?")
Make sure your question fits into one of the Categories for science fair projects.
Don't forget to include in your Project Log how you came up with your question!
