Magic Grow Capsules

A Scientific Investigation

Ask a Question

• Does the temperature of water affect how long it takes a Magic Grow® capsule and the toy to grow?

Form a Hypothesis

• A hypothesis is testable• Predict what will happen.

• Use an If…Then statement

• If you…..then…will happen.

Design and Conduct the Experiment

Materials:3 Magic Grow capsulesIcePot3 BeakersWater ThermometersHot PlateBowls

Observe and Record Data

• Quantitative (numbers)

• Qualitative (observations/words) Facts!!! Not opinions!!!

Analyze Data

• Create a graph

• Use color pencils to color graph

• Pencil to label graph

Draw Conclusions

• A conclusion is a written answer to the question. Sometimes the answer is “I don’t know.”

• Whatever conclusion is drawn it is always, always supported by actual data from the experiment. An answer without evidence is meaningless.

• Restate the question and your hypothesis.• Explain whether or not the data supported

your hypothesis.• Remember a hypothesis never right or

wrong, just supported or not supported. You can learn as much when your hypothesis is not supported as you do when it is!

• You must give actual data [evidence] from your experiment to back up what you say.