This editable Google Slides lab project is a great way to introduce middle school students to the scientific method through a simple, student-led experiment. Designed to build foundational science skills, this resource guides students step-by-step through designing and conducting their own investigation while practicing Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) writing.

Students will:

• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables
• Write a clear and testable hypothesis
• Design and carry out a basic experiment
• Collect and organize data
• Write a structured CER conclusion based on their results

What’s Included:

• Fully editable Google Slides project template
• Step-by-step prompts for each part of the experiment
• Built-in space for definitions, data tables, and CER writing
• Perfect for science fair prep, inquiry-based learning, or formative assessment

✅ Aligned with NGSS and middle school science practices
✅ Supports critical thinking, data analysis, and scientific writing
✅ Great for digital classrooms, blended learning, or independent work
✅ No prep – ready to assign in Google Classroom!

This resource makes teaching the scientific method and CER writing interactive, student-centered, and easy to manage.