Research
Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 11.2.3
Research
Research is finding out what is already known about a subject.
- Scientists must research their subject to see if they are repeating what someone else has already done.
- An example of research is reading about the conditions for plants to grow.
- A scientist might read about these conditions before investigating how different factors affect the plant's growth.
Test yourself on Research
What should you do to find out what is already known about a subject?
What is the main purpose of research?
Why do scientists research their subject before conducting experiments?
What is correct about research?