How to Do a Science Fair Project: Ask a Testable Question
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesScientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory discuss how to turn observations into a testable question. In this segment, they give examples of possible testable questions for students to use when thinking about their science fair project. Part of the “How to Do a Science Fair Project” series.
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Runtime: 4 minutes 15 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
- Series: How to Do a Science Fair Project
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