Plan a Fair Test Graphic Organizers Make Science Easy!

Designing a fair scientific test can be challenging for students, especially when they’re learning how to identify and control variables and plan their scientific investigations so that they produce fair and reliable results. These printable Fair Test Graphic Organizers guide students step by step through the process of planning and carrying out a fair scientific investigation, making this difficult science inquiry skills more concrete and manageable.

Differentiated Fair Test Experiment Planning Templates

This resource includes two versions of the same graphic organizer, allowing you to differentiate instruction while teaching the same essential science inquiry skill:

Upper Elementary & Middle School Version

Designed for older students who are ready for formal scientific language, the two-star version of this Fair Test Experiment Planning Template uses upper-grade academic vocabulary such as:

• Independent variable
• Dependent variable
• Controlled variables
• Hypothesis
• And more!

Students are guided to clearly identify what they will change, what they will measure, and what must stay the same—helping them plan experiments that align with upper-grade science standards.

Younger Learner Version

Created with accessibility in mind, this version uses simple, student-friendly language, such as:

• What will I change?
• What will I measure?
• What will I keep the same?

This makes the concept of fair testing accessible to young students or those new to scientific investigations, without weakening the rigor required.

Download Your Fair Test Graphic Organizer Pack Today

With two differentiated templates included, this Fair Test Graphic Organizer Pack makes it easy to support a wide range of learners while teaching the same core inquiry concepts.

This resource is available in both PDF and editable Google Slides format.  To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a teacher in Ohio and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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