Plan and conduct a simple investigation based on a student-developed question and write instructions that others can follow to carry out the procedure.

This standard calls for the ability to plan and conduct a simple investigation based upon a student-developed investigation. Initial experiences can involve an investigation provided by others, but the more the investigator designs the topic, the question, and the approach, the greater can be the learning with respect to this standard. Sharing and critiquing the question, the plan, the results, and the write-up can help develop these skills.