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Drawings and models
Scientists may draw or make This means that ...
models of the things they are
studying. Models help scientists to
see and explain how things work.
Science drawings are not like the The last stage of an investigation is
pictures you paint. Scientific when scientists look at their results
drawings are much simpler. carefully.
They work out if the results have
You might need to draw a plant or
animal, or a piece of equipment. helped them to answer their
investigation question.
The questions they might ask are:
Can I see any patterns?
Are any results unusual?
This is a simple drawing of a leaf
but you can still tell what it is. Was my prediction correct?
Photographs and videos
Scientists might also take Could I have done
photographs and video clips of anything better?
their investigations and results.
Finally, they will always think about
how to make their investigation
better.
It is useful to fill out an investigation
planning form. This sets out all the
stages of your investigation. It helps
you to remember everything you
This is a very accurate way to need to think about. Your teacher
record results.
can give you one of these. 11
