How do you run a fair experiment in the garden?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How do you run a fair experiment in the garden?

The Big Idea

Gardens are great places for experiments! But experiments must be fair. How do you run one?

Ask a Question

Step one: Ask a Question. Start with a question, like does compost help beans grow taller? Then make a prediction about what you think will happen.

Keep It Fair

Step two: Keep It Fair. Plant the same kind of seed in identical pots with the same soil, water, and light. Change only one thing, such as adding compost to half of the pots.

Measure and Repeat

Step three: Measure and Repeat. Label everything, measure at regular times, and write down your results. Repeat with several plants, because a single plant might be unusual.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! What to test. Your guess. Only one. Write them down.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Using several plants in each group makes results more reliable. Change only one thing. Label every pot. Measure on a schedule.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Write a garden question you want to test. Write your prediction. List everything that will stay the same. Write the one thing you'll change. What results do you expect?

Outro

To run a fair garden experiment, start with a question and a prediction, use identical pots, soil, water, and light, and change only one thing. Label everything, measure regularly, and use several plants, because one might be unusual. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!